CVE-1999-0467

CVSS 2.0 Score 5.0 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Apr 1, 1999
Updated: Aug 17, 2022

Summary

CVE-1999-0467 is a vulnerability affecting the Webcom CGI Guestbook programs, specifically wguest.exe and rguest.exe. An attacker can exploit this issue by manipulating the "template" parameter to read arbitrary files on the affected system remotely. This security weakness poses a significant risk, as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive information. Attackers may use this vulnerability to gain insights into system configurations, potentially leading to more serious breaches. Organizations running these CGI programs are advised to apply patches or workarounds to mitigate the risk.

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