CVE-1999-1497

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Ipswitch IMail 5.0 and 6.0 uses weak encryption to store passwords in registry keys, which allows local attackers to read passwords for e-mail accounts.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 67.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 21, 1999

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (4)

cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/39329
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/880
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/39329
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/880

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-401✓ verified
First seen Aug 18, 2004
IPSwitch IMail Server 8.1 - Local Password Decryption Utility
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-19683✓ verified
First seen Dec 19, 1999
Ipswitch IMail Server 5.0/5.0.5/5.0.6/5.0.7/5.0.8/6.0 - Weak Password Encryption
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-1497?

CVE-1999-1497 is a none vulnerability published on December 21, 1999. Ipswitch IMail 5.0 and 6.0 uses weak encryption to store passwords in registry keys, which allows local attackers to read passwords for e-mail accounts.

When was CVE-1999-1497 disclosed?

CVE-1999-1497 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 21, 1999, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-1999-1497 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-1497 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 67.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-1497?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-1497, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-1999-1497

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