CVE-1999-1508

CVE-1999-1508 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Tek Phaser Network Printer 740 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Web server in Tektronix PhaserLink Printer 840.0 and earlier allows a remote attacker to gain administrator access by directly calling undocumented URLs such as ncl_items.html and ncl_subjects.html.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1508?
Web server in Tektronix PhaserLink Printer 840.0 and earlier allows a remote attacker to gain administrator access by directly calling undocumented URLs such as ncl_items.html and ncl_subjects.html.
How severe is CVE-1999-1508?
CVE-1999-1508 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-1508 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1508?
CVE-1999-1508 primarily affects Tek Phaser Network Printer 740. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1508?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-1508 published?
CVE-1999-1508 was published on 1999-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)