CVE-1999-1005 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary HTML files on the GroupWise web server via a path traversal vulnerability in the HELP parameter.
- 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-1999-1005?
CVE-1999-1005 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in Novell Groupwise, published on 25 Apr 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Groupwise web server GWWEB.EXE allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files with .htm extensions via a .. (dot dot) attack using the HELP parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1005?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Netscape Enterprise Server, Novell Groupwise.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1005?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1005 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-1999-1005 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-1005 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Novell Groupwise
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wjwc-hc6j-xvf2.