CVE-1999-0175
CVE-1999-0175 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Web Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Novell Web Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The convert.bas program in the Novell web server allows a remote attackers to read any file on the system that is internally accessible by the web server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-0175?
- The convert.bas program in the Novell web server allows a remote attackers to read any file on the system that is internally accessible by the web server.
- How severe is CVE-1999-0175?
- CVE-1999-0175 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-1999-0175 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-1999-0175?
- CVE-1999-0175 affects Novell Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-0175?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-1999-0175 published?
- CVE-1999-0175 was published on 1996-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:web_server:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Novell Web Server
- CVE-1999-1081 — Medium (CVSS 5.0): Vulnerability in files.pl script in Novell WebServer Examples Toolkit 2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.