CVE-1999-0068 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

An attacker can read arbitrary files on the target server via a path traversal vulnerability in the CGI PHP mylog script.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-1999-0068?

CVE-1999-0068 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Php Php, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

CGI PHP mylog script allows an attacker to read any file on the target server.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0068?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Php Php.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0068?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0068 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-1999-0068 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0068 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-j2h3-fmf6-5vc4.

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