CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0502
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk51.93%
99th percentile - higher than 99% of all known CVEs
Summary
A Unix account has a default, null, blank, or missing password.
Risk Assessment
The absence of a password on a Unix account poses a serious risk of unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to data loss or system takeover.
Recommendation
It is recommended to immediately set a strong password for all Unix accounts to secure the system against unauthorized access.
Original NVD description (English source)
A Unix account has a default, null, blank, or missing password.