CVE-1999-0264 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via the htmlscript CGI program due to insufficient path validation.
- 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-1999-0264?
CVE-1999-0264 is a medium-severity path traversal 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
htmlscript CGI program allows remote read access to files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0264?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Miva Htmlscript.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0264?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0264 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-1999-0264 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0264 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h676-3v8p-5vwf.