CVE-1999-1051

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

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/34939
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/34939
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Vendor Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.8%
73th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

matt_wright