CVE-1999-0236 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can read CGI source code via ScriptAlias directory misconfiguration in NCSA and Apache httpd.

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-1999-0236?

CVE-1999-0236 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ScriptAlias directory in NCSA and Apache httpd allowed attackers to read CGI programs.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0236?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apache Http Server, Illinois Ncsa Httpd.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0236?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0236 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-1999-0236 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0236 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Apache Http Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xgp2-4cpq-g2m7.

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