How severe is CVE-1999-0379?

CVE-1999-0379 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-0379 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0379?

CVE-1999-0379 affects Microsoft Backoffice Resource Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0379?

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-1999-0379 published?

CVE-1999-0379 was published on 1999-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0379

CVE-1999-0379 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Backoffice Resource Kit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Backoffice Resource Kit
Published: 1999-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Taskpads allows remote web sites to execute commands on the visiting user's machine via certain methods that are marked as Safe for Scripting.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0379?: Microsoft Taskpads allows remote web sites to execute commands on the visiting user's machine via certain methods that are marked as Safe for Scripting.
How severe is CVE-1999-0379?: CVE-1999-0379 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-0379 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0379?: CVE-1999-0379 affects Microsoft Backoffice Resource Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0379?: 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-1999-0379 published?: CVE-1999-0379 was published on 1999-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:backoffice_resource_kit:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*