CVE-1999-0753 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can view restricted directories via the w3-msql CGI script in Mini SQL, exposing sensitive file information.
- 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-1999-0753?
CVE-1999-0753 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jan 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The w3-msql CGI script provided with Mini SQL allows remote attackers to view restricted directories.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0753?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hughes Msql.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0753?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0753 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-1999-0753 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0753 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3pqj-chvj-wmcp.