CVE-1999-0177 Command injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary programs via the WebSite web server uploader, posing a critical risk to server integrity.

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-1999-0177?

CVE-1999-0177 is a high-severity command injection 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

The uploader program in the WebSite web server allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary programs.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0177?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oreilly Website.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0177?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0177 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-1999-0177 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0177 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h787-37c6-98mm.

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