CVE-1999-0587 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can access system-critical data because the WWW server lacks a restricted file system like chroot.
- 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-1999-0587?
CVE-1999-0587 is a critical 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
A WWW server is not running in a restricted file system, e.g. through a chroot, thus allowing access to system-critical data.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0587?
How do I fix CVE-1999-0587?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0587 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-1999-0587 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0587 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w7xx-5rj3-rrrc.