CVE-1999-1171: IPswitch WS_FTP allows local users to gain additional privileges and modify or add mail accounts by setting the "flags"

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:42.973Z

Summary

IPswitch WS_FTP allows local users to gain additional privileges and modify or add mail accounts by setting the "flags" registry key to 1920.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:42.973Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

References