CVE-1999-0569

CVSS 2.0 Score 10.0 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jan 1, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0569 is an old vulnerability affecting WWW directories that allow auto-indexing. If a directory does not have an index.html file, a URL to that directory will inadvertently reveal a list of all files within, potentially exposing sensitive information. This issue can lead to unauthorized access or data breaches. It is crucial for web server administrators to disable auto-indexing to mitigate this risk.

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