How severe is CVE-1999-1525?

CVE-1999-1525 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1525 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1525?

CVE-1999-1525 affects Macromedia Shockwave Flash Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1525?

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

When was CVE-1999-1525 published?

CVE-1999-1525 was published on 1997-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1525

CVE-1999-1525 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Macromedia Shockwave Flash Plugin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Macromedia Shockwave Flash Plugin
Published: 1997-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Macromedia Shockwave before 6.0 allows a malicious webmaster to read a user's mail box and possibly access internal web servers via the GetNextText command on a Shockwave movie.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1525?: Macromedia Shockwave before 6.0 allows a malicious webmaster to read a user's mail box and possibly access internal web servers via the GetNextText command on a Shockwave movie.
How severe is CVE-1999-1525?: CVE-1999-1525 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1525 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1525?: CVE-1999-1525 affects Macromedia Shockwave Flash Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1525?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1525 published?: CVE-1999-1525 was published on 1997-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:shockwave_flash_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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