CVE-1999-1255 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can modify Hyperseek configuration by directly accessing the admin.cgi script without authentication.
- 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-1999-1255?
CVE-1999-1255 is a medium-severity missing authorization 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
Hyperseek allows remote attackers to modify the hyperseek configuration by directly calling the admin.cgi program with an edit_file action parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1255?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ccs Network Hyperseek Search Engine.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1255?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1255 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-1999-1255 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1255 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5hp3-5xjh-3v56.