CVE-1999-0722: Critical – The default configuration of Cobalt RaQ2 servers allows remote users

◆ AI Analysis — automated analysis, not human-reviewed

This vulnerability was disclosed in 1999. A critical vulnerability affects Sun systems (CVE-1999-0722). No public exploit code is currently available. Isolate affected systems if patching is not feasible.

BSID: BS-1999-GLOBAL-308031-C • Model: rule-based-v1 • Confidence: MEDIUM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-0722?

This vulnerability was disclosed in 1999. A critical vulnerability affects Sun systems (CVE-1999-0722). No public exploit code is currently available. Isolate affected systems if patching is not feasible.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-1999-0722?

CVE-1999-0722 has CVSS 10.0 (Critical). Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS: 2.2%.

Is CVE-1999-0722 actively exploited?

No confirmed active exploitation of CVE-1999-0722 as of 2026-06-20.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-0722?

Priority: MEDIUM.

What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0722?

CVE-1999-0722 affects Sun Cobalt Raq 2.

Vulnerability Details

CVE ID	`CVE-1999-0722`
BSID	`BS-1999-GLOBAL-308031-C` BreachSpider Global ID
CVSS Vector	`AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C`
Published	1999-08-08
Last Modified	2026-06-16
ICS Relevance	0%
Source	NVD

Official Description

The default configuration of Cobalt RaQ2 servers allows remote users to install arbitrary software packages.

Source: NIST NVD / MITRE CVE Database

Attack Vector Analysis — CITED Relevance

Vulnerability details: The default configuration of Cobalt RaQ2 servers allows remote users to install arbitrary software packages. CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C.

Exploitation Likelihood: LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Affected Versions
Sun	Cobalt Raq 2	`All versions`

Remediation

No official vendor advisory link on record. See the CVE record →

Threat Intelligence

● Threat Intelligence Validated: October 2026 | Threat Age: 9939 Days

CISA known-exploited	Not in KEV catalog
Public Exploit	Not confirmed
PoC Code	Not confirmed

AI Enrichment Record — provenance & audit hash

Model	`rule-based-v1`
Confidence	MEDIUM
Enriched At	2026-05-24
SHA-512 Audit Hash	`b4cf641cf94d9622c7ea1e17e9500d1ebe66fb058c5d7b4d719c0f429c9f62886b3ee843049aa976747f725496946b85bcfa83d379b4382f83d93c5e0cc8cd29`

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