CVE-1999-1561 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 7.2 Published 12 Sep 2001 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Local attackers can read the plaintext administrative password from the configuration file to gain full control of the SHOUTcast server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-1999-1561?

CVE-1999-1561 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1561?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nullsoft Shoutcast Server.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1561?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1561 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-1999-1561 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1561 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3p7f-hw68-ph5v.