CVE-1999-1479

N/A Unknown
Published: June 24, 1998 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

The textcounter.pl by Matt Wright allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/9609
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2265
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2052
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/9609
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2265
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2052
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
3.9%
88th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

matt_wright