CVE-1999-0829 in Secure Web Console
Summary
by MITRE
HP Secure Web Console uses weak encryption.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/19/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-1999-0829 pertains to HP Secure Web Console implementations that employ weak encryption mechanisms, creating significant security risks for organizations relying on these systems for web-based management and administration. This weakness specifically addresses the cryptographic protocols and encryption standards utilized by the console, which were insufficient to protect sensitive data transmitted between administrators and the managed systems. The vulnerability represents a critical flaw in the security architecture of HP Secure Web Console products, potentially exposing administrative credentials, configuration data, and other sensitive information to interception and exploitation by malicious actors.
The technical flaw manifests in the use of outdated or inadequately strong encryption algorithms within the HP Secure Web Console implementation. This weakness allows attackers to potentially decrypt intercepted communications, compromising the confidentiality and integrity of administrative sessions. The vulnerability falls under the category of weak cryptographic implementations, which are systematically tracked under CWE-327, specifically addressing the use of weak or broken encryption algorithms. The affected systems typically employ encryption standards that have been deemed insufficient by contemporary security benchmarks, often utilizing protocols with known vulnerabilities or deprecated cipher suites that can be readily broken through modern cryptanalytic techniques.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data interception, as it fundamentally undermines the security posture of systems managed through HP Secure Web Console. Attackers who successfully exploit this weakness can gain unauthorized access to administrative interfaces, potentially leading to complete system compromise and unauthorized modifications to critical infrastructure. The vulnerability creates opportunities for privilege escalation attacks where malicious actors can leverage intercepted credentials to perform unauthorized administrative actions, including but not limited to system configuration changes, user account manipulation, and data exfiltration. This risk is particularly severe in enterprise environments where centralized management systems serve as primary attack vectors for lateral movement and persistent access.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including upgrading to newer versions of HP Secure Web Console that utilize strong encryption standards, typically those supporting AES-256 or similar modern cryptographic protocols. The implementation of additional security controls such as network segmentation, multi-factor authentication, and regular security audits should complement the cryptographic fixes. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to techniques involving credential access and privilege escalation, specifically targeting the T1078 and T1566 sub-techniques. Security professionals should also consider implementing network monitoring solutions to detect and alert on anomalous traffic patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts, while ensuring that all administrative access occurs through secure channels with strong encryption protocols. Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to verify that the encryption implementations meet current security standards and that no additional weaknesses have been introduced through configuration changes or third-party integrations.