CVE-1999-1255

Summary

CVE-1999-1255 is a vulnerability affecting the Hyperseek web server. Attackers can exploit this issue by making direct calls to the admin.cgi program with a specific edit_file action parameter. By doing so, they are able to modify the hyperseek configuration remotely. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it grants attackers unauthorized access to modify server settings. Successful exploitation could lead to serious consequences, including unauthorized access or denial of service. It is recommended that affected systems be patched as soon as possible to mitigate this threat.

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