CVE-1999-0467 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via the template parameter in Webcom CGI Guestbook programs.
- 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-1999-0467?
CVE-1999-0467 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Feb 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Webcom CGI Guestbook programs wguest.exe and rguest.exe allow a remote attacker to read arbitrary files using the "template" parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0467?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Webcom Cgi Guestbook.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0467?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0467 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-1999-0467 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0467 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rrcj-vcw6-vg5f.