How severe is CVE-1999-0854?

CVE-1999-0854 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-0854 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0854?

CVE-1999-0854 affects Infopop Ultimate Bulletin Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0854?

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

When was CVE-1999-0854 published?

CVE-1999-0854 was published on 1999-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0854

CVE-1999-0854 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Infopop Ultimate Bulletin Board 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% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Infopop Ultimate Bulletin Board
Published: 1999-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Ultimate Bulletin Board stores data files in the cgi-bin directory, allowing remote attackers to view the data if an error occurs when the HTTP server attempts to execute the file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0854?: Ultimate Bulletin Board stores data files in the cgi-bin directory, allowing remote attackers to view the data if an error occurs when the HTTP server attempts to execute the file.
How severe is CVE-1999-0854?: CVE-1999-0854 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-0854 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0854?: CVE-1999-0854 affects Infopop Ultimate Bulletin Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0854?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0854 published?: CVE-1999-0854 was published on 1999-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:infopop:ultimate_bulletin_board:5.07:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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