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Vulnerability record · CVE-1999-1561 · published 20 August 1999

CVE-1999-1561: Nullsoft shoutcast server vulnerability

Nullsoft · Shoutcast Server

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.

7.2 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 0.35% · top 74.6%
7.2CVSS 2.0 base score
0.35%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

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.

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/24852 PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/24852 PatchVendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-1999-1561), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-28). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.