CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-1561

High
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.35%

26th percentile - higher than 26% of all known CVEs

Summary

The Nullsoft SHOUTcast server stores the administrative password in plaintext in a configuration file (sc_serv.conf), which could allow a local user to gain administrative privileges on the server.

Risk Assessment

Storing the password in plaintext poses a risk of unauthorized access to the server by local users, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to secure the configuration file by encrypting the administrative password or using other access protection methods.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Nullsoft SHOUTcast server stores the administrative password in plaintext in a configuration file (sc_serv.conf), which could allow a local user to gain administrative privileges on the server.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS