CVE-1999-0509
CVSS 2.0 Score 10 of 10 (high)
Details
Published May 29, 1996
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
CWE ID 94
Summary
CVE-1999-0509 is a vulnerability affecting Perl and various shell interpreters, specifically those installed in the cgi-bin directory of WWW sites. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary commands remotely. This vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation and access controls, enabling unauthorized command execution. Websites utilizing these affected interpreters are at risk of being compromised if not properly secured.
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