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CVE-1999-1561: Nullsoft SHOUTcast server stores the administrative password in plaintext in a configuration file (sc_serv....

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.

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CVE-1999-1561 is an old SHOUTcast server issue where the administrative password is stored in plaintext in sc_serv.conf. A local user who can read that file could obtain the server admin password and gain administrative control of the SHOUTcast service. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running Nullsoft SHOUTcast server with local users, shared hosting accounts, weak file permissions, or backups that include sc_serv.conf. Treat as a targeted legacy-system risk. It is not documented as actively exploited, but exposed admin credentials can turn routine local access into control of a broadcasting service. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining Nullsoft SHOUTcast server deployments.; Restrict sc_serv.conf permissions to required service administrators only.; Rotate the SHOUTcast administrator password if file exposure is possible..

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