How severe is CVE-1999-1550?

CVE-1999-1550 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1550 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1550?

CVE-1999-1550 affects F5 Tmos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1550?

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

When was CVE-1999-1550 published?

CVE-1999-1550 was published on 1999-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1550

CVE-1999-1550 is a medium-severity vulnerability in F5 Tmos 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: 9% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: F5 Tmos
Published: 1999-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

bigconf.conf in F5 BIG/ip 2.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the target file in the "file" parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1550?: bigconf.conf in F5 BIG/ip 2.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the target file in the "file" parameter.
How severe is CVE-1999-1550?: CVE-1999-1550 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1550 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1550?: CVE-1999-1550 affects F5 Tmos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1550?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1550 published?: CVE-1999-1550 was published on 1999-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:f5:tmos:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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