Which products and versions are affected by CVE-1999-0504?

Affected: Windows 2000 (Microsoft); Windows Nt (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-1999-0504 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-1999-0504 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-1999-0504?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-1999-0504?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-1999-0504 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-1999-0504

HighPublic exploit

A Windows NT local user or administrator account has a default, null, blank, or missing password.

Published Jan 1, 1997 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-1999-0504 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Windows 2000 (Microsoft), Windows Nt (Microsoft).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

7.5

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

64%

Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

A Windows NT local user or administrator account has a default, null, blank, or missing password.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Windows 2000Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows NtMicrosoft	See advisory	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jan 1, 1997
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

1 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

A Windows NT local user or administrator account has a default, null, blank, or missing password.
Affected: Windows 2000 (Microsoft); Windows Nt (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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