CVE-1999-0196
CVE-1999-0196 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webgais Development Team Webgais with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Webgais Development Team Webgais
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
websendmail in Webgais 1.0 allows a remote user to access arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via the receiver parameter ($VAR_receiver variable).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-0196?
- websendmail in Webgais 1.0 allows a remote user to access arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via the receiver parameter ($VAR_receiver variable).
- How severe is CVE-1999-0196?
- CVE-1999-0196 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-1999-0196 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-1999-0196?
- CVE-1999-0196 affects Webgais Development Team Webgais. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-0196?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-1999-0196 published?
- CVE-1999-0196 was published on 1997-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:webgais_development_team:webgais:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Webgais Development Team Webgais
- CVE-1999-0176 — High (CVSS 7.5): The Webgais program allows a remote user to execute arbitrary commands.