CVE-1999-0173 Server-side request forgery in n/a
Remote attackers can use the FormMail CGI program to send emails via arbitrary web servers, bypassing intended host restrictions.
- 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-1999-0173?
CVE-1999-0173 is a medium-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
FormMail CGI program can be used by web servers other than the host server that the program resides on.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0173?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Matt Wright Formmail.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0173?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0173 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.
Is CVE-1999-0173 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0173 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jw47-w8q9-cxg3.