CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0082
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk8.03%
94th percentile - higher than 94% of all known CVEs
Summary
The CWD ~root command in the ftpd server allows root access to the system.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could gain full access to the system, posing a serious threat to data and infrastructure security.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the ftpd server to the latest version and restrict access to the CWD command for users.
Original NVD description (English source)
CWD ~root command in ftpd allows root access.