CVE-1999-1561

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 14.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 20, 1999

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (2)

cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/24852
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/24852

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-1561?

CVE-1999-1561 is a none vulnerability published on August 20, 1999. 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.

When was CVE-1999-1561 disclosed?

CVE-1999-1561 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 20, 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-1999-1561 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-1561 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 14.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-1561?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-1561, 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-1999-1561

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