CVE-1999-1050 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the FormHandler.cgi script, exposing sensitive data.
- 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-1999-1050?
CVE-1999-1050 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via (1) a .. (dot dot) in the reply_message_attach attachment parameter, or (2) by specifying the filename as a template.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1050?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Matt Wright Formhandler.cgi.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1050?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1050 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-1999-1050 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-1050 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rrx8-7p59-h436.