CVE-1999-0854

CVSS 2.0 Score 5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Nov 1, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0854 is an older vulnerability affecting Ultimate Bulletin Board systems. This issue arises due to the storing of data files in the cgi-bin directory. If an error occurs when the HTTP server tries to execute a file in this directory, remote attackers can capitalize on it and gain unauthorized access to view the data. This vulnerability highlights the importance of proper file permissions and secure configuration settings to prevent unintended access.

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