5.0
MEDIUM
CVE-1999-1051
Apache FormHandler CGI Read File Vulnerability
Description

Default configuration in Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi script allows arbitrary directories to be used for attachments, and only restricts access to the /etc/ directory, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the reply_message_attach attachment parameter.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 16, 1999, 5 a.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 20, 2024, 11:30 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

2.9

Exploitability Score :

10.0
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-1999-1051 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Matt_wright formhandler.cgi
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-1999-1051.

URL Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/34939 Exploit Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/34939 Exploit Vendor Advisory

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EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.81 }} -0.34%

score

0.79596

percentile

CVSS2 - Vulnerability Scoring System
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