Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in nph-publish before 1.2 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the pathname for an upload operation.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln D. Stein | Nph-Publish | <= 1.2 |
References
- http://www-genome.wi.mit.edu/WWW/tools/CGI_scripts/server_publish/nph-publishPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.w3.org/Security/Faq/wwwsf4.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2055
- http://www-genome.wi.mit.edu/WWW/tools/CGI_scripts/server_publish/nph-publishPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.w3.org/Security/Faq/wwwsf4.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2055
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1177?
CVE-1999-1177 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in nph-publish before 1.2 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the pathname for an upload operation.
How severe is CVE-1999-1177?
CVE-1999-1177 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-1999-1177?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lincoln D. Stein Nph-Publish.