CVE-1999-0497

FTP Server - Info Disclosure

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-1999-0497. Includes Metasploit module auxiliary/scanner/ftp/ftp_anonymous.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Metasploit module detects anonymous FTP access by attempting to log in with default credentials and testing read/write permissions. It does not exploit a vulnerability but scans for misconfigured FTP services allowing anonymous access.

Description

Anonymous FTP is enabled.

Exploits (1)

metasploit SCANNER
rubypoc
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/auxiliary/scanner/ftp/ftp_anonymous.rb

This Metasploit module detects anonymous FTP access by attempting to log in with default credentials and testing read/write permissions. It does not exploit a vulnerability but scans for misconfigured FTP services allowing anonymous access.

Classification
Scanner 100%
Attack Type
Auth Bypass
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: FTP servers with anonymous access enabled
No auth needed
Prerequisites: FTP service running on target · Anonymous login enabled
mistral-large-3 · analyzed May 19, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0497

Scores

EPSS 0.0708
EPSS Percentile 93.5%

Details

Status published
Published Jan 01, 1999
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026