How severe is CVE-1999-0039?

CVE-1999-0039 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-1999-0039 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0039?

CVE-1999-0039 primarily affects Sgi Irix. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0039?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-1999-0039 published?

CVE-1999-0039 was published on 1997-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0039

CVE-1999-0039 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sgi Irix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Sgi Irix
Published: 1997-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

webdist CGI program (webdist.cgi) in SGI IRIX allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the distloc parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0039?: webdist CGI program (webdist.cgi) in SGI IRIX allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the distloc parameter.
How severe is CVE-1999-0039?: CVE-1999-0039 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-1999-0039 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0039?: CVE-1999-0039 primarily affects Sgi Irix. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0039?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-0039 published?: CVE-1999-0039 was published on 1997-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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