CVE-1999-1050

N/A Unknown
Published: November 12, 1999 Modified: April 16, 2026
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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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/34600
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/34939
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/798
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/799
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3550
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/34600
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/34939
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/798
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/799
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3550
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
4.8%
90th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

matt_wright