CVE-1999-0736

Summary

CVE-1999-0736 is a vulnerability affecting the showcode.asp file in Internet Information Services (IIS) and Site Server. An attacker can exploit this weakness to read arbitrary files remotely, posing a significant security risk. This issue occurs due to insufficient access controls on the showcode.asp file, allowing unauthorized read access to sensitive data. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted requests to the affected server, potentially leading to data theft or unauthorized system access. Organizations using IIS or Site Server should apply the available patches or workarounds to mitigate this risk.

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