How severe is CVE-1999-0402?

CVE-1999-0402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-0402 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0402?

CVE-1999-0402 affects Gnu Wget. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0402?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-1999-0402 published?

CVE-1999-0402 was published on 1999-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0402

CVE-1999-0402 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Wget 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: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Wget
Published: 1999-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

wget 1.5.3 follows symlinks to change permissions of the target file instead of the symlink itself.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0402?: wget 1.5.3 follows symlinks to change permissions of the target file instead of the symlink itself.
How severe is CVE-1999-0402?: CVE-1999-0402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-0402 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0402?: CVE-1999-0402 affects Gnu Wget. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0402?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0402 published?: CVE-1999-0402 was published on 1999-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0402

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:wget:1.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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