CVE-1999-1179
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
Details
Published May 15, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1179 is a vulnerability affecting the man.sh CGI script, which was included in the May 1998 issue of SysAdmin Magazine. This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands, posing a significant security risk for systems using this script. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient input validation, enabling attackers to inject and execute malicious commands. System administrators are urged to update or remove the affected script to mitigate this risk.
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