How severe is CVE-1999-0771?

CVE-1999-0771 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-0771 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-1999-0771?

CVE-1999-0771 primarily affects Compaq Insight Management Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0771?

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

When was CVE-1999-0771 published?

CVE-1999-0771 was published on 1999-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0771

CVE-1999-0771 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Compaq Insight Management Agent 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: Compaq Insight Management Agent
Published: 1999-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The web components of Compaq Management Agents and the Compaq Survey Utility allow a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0771?: The web components of Compaq Management Agents and the Compaq Survey Utility allow a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.
How severe is CVE-1999-0771?: CVE-1999-0771 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-0771 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-1999-0771?: CVE-1999-0771 primarily affects Compaq Insight Management Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0771?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0771 published?: CVE-1999-0771 was published on 1999-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0771

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:compaq:insight_management_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:compaq:power_management:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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