CVE-1999-1078
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jul 29, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1078 is a vulnerability affecting WS_FTP Pro 6.0. The issue lies in the use of weak encryption for passwords in the initialization files, making it simple for remote attackers to decrypt the passwords and ultimately gain privileged access. This weakness could lead to serious security breaches, emphasizing the importance of implementing stronger encryption methods to protect sensitive data.
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Affected Vendors
- Ipswitch, Inc.