CVE-1999-1177

Summary

CVE-1999-1177 is a directory traversal vulnerability affecting versions of nph-publish before 1.2. An attacker can exploit this issue by inserting ".." (dot dot) in the pathname during an upload operation, thereby gaining the ability to overwrite arbitrary files on the targeted system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it allows unauthorized modification or deletion of sensitive files, potentially leading to data breaches or system compromise. Attackers could exploit this issue to install malware, steal confidential data, or disrupt services. It is essential for affected organizations to apply the available patch or upgrade to a secure version of nph-publish to mitigate this risk.

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