CVE-1999-0236

Summary

CVE-1999-0236 is a vulnerability affecting the ScriptAlias directive in NCSA and Apache httpd servers. Malicious actors were able to read CGI programs by exploiting the misconfiguration, posing a significant security risk. The vulnerability occurred due to the lack of proper access controls for CGI scripts. Attackers could access and execute these scripts, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or taking control of the server. This issue underscores the importance of implementing robust access control measures and maintaining up-to-date server configurations to secure web applications.

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