CVE-1999-0937 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files from the server via the automessage hidden form variable in BNBForm.
- 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-1999-0937?
CVE-1999-0937 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
BNBForm allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the automessage hidden form variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0937?
How do I fix CVE-1999-0937?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0937 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-1999-0937 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0937 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5wmg-pfqm-4c3w.