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MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-1999-1051

Default configuration in Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi script allows arbitrary directories to be used for attachments, and only restricts access to the /etc/ directory, which allows remote attackers to ...

Vulnerability Description

Default configuration in Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi script allows arbitrary directories to be used for attachments, and only restricts access to the /etc/ directory, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the reply_message_attach attachment parameter.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Matt WrightFormhandler.Cgi1.0

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-1051?

CVE-1999-1051 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Default configuration in Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi script allows arbitrary directories to be used for attachments, and only restricts access to the /etc/ directory, which allows remote attackers to ...

How severe is CVE-1999-1051?

CVE-1999-1051 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1051?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Matt Wright Formhandler.Cgi.