CVE-1999-0286
CVE-1999-0286 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
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- Last modified:
Description
In some NT web servers, appending a space at the end of a URL may allow attackers to read source code for active pages.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-0286?
- In some NT web servers, appending a space at the end of a URL may allow attackers to read source code for active pages.
- How severe is CVE-1999-0286?
- CVE-1999-0286 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-1999-0286 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-0286?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-1999-0286 published?
- CVE-1999-0286 was published on 1999-01-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.