CVE-1999-1562

CVE-1999-1562 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gftp Ftp Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

gFTP FTP client 1.13, and other versions before 2.0.0, records a password in plaintext in (1) the log window, or (2) in a log file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1562?
gFTP FTP client 1.13, and other versions before 2.0.0, records a password in plaintext in (1) the log window, or (2) in a log file.
How severe is CVE-1999-1562?
CVE-1999-1562 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1562 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1562?
CVE-1999-1562 primarily affects Gftp Ftp Client. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1562?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1562 published?
CVE-1999-1562 was published on 1999-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)