CVE-1999-1078

N/A Unknown
Published: July 29, 1999 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

WS_FTP Pro 6.0 uses weak encryption for passwords in its initialization files, which allows remote attackers to easily decrypt the passwords and gain privileges.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.ntbugtraq.com/default.asp?pid=36&sid=1&A2=ind9907&L=ntbugtraq&D=0&P=10370&F=P
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/547
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.ntbugtraq.com/default.asp?pid=36&sid=1&A2=ind9907&L=ntbugtraq&D=0&P=10370&F=P
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/547
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.0%
77th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

ipswitch