How severe is CVE-1999-1444?

CVE-1999-1444 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1444 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1444?

CVE-1999-1444 affects Computer Software Manufaktur Alibaba. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1444?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-1999-1444 published?

CVE-1999-1444 was published on 1999-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1444

CVE-1999-1444 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Computer Software Manufaktur Alibaba with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Computer Software Manufaktur Alibaba
Published: 1999-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

genkey utility in Alibaba 2.0 generates RSA key pairs with an exponent of 1, which results in transactions that are sent in cleartext.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1444?: genkey utility in Alibaba 2.0 generates RSA key pairs with an exponent of 1, which results in transactions that are sent in cleartext.
How severe is CVE-1999-1444?: CVE-1999-1444 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1444 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1444?: CVE-1999-1444 affects Computer Software Manufaktur Alibaba. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1444?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1444 published?: CVE-1999-1444 was published on 1999-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://catless.ncl.ac.uk/Risks/20.41.html#subj4

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:computer_software_manufaktur:alibaba:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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