How severe is CVE-1999-0913?

CVE-1999-0913 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-1999-0913 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0913?

CVE-1999-0913 affects Network Security Wizards Dragon-fire Ids. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0913?

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-1999-0913 published?

CVE-1999-0913 was published on 1999-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0913

CVE-1999-0913 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Network Security Wizards Dragon-fire Ids 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: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Network Security Wizards Dragon-fire Ids
Published: 1999-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

dfire.cgi script in Dragon-Fire IDS allows remote users to execute commands via shell metacharacters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0913?: dfire.cgi script in Dragon-Fire IDS allows remote users to execute commands via shell metacharacters.
How severe is CVE-1999-0913?: CVE-1999-0913 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-0913 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0913?: CVE-1999-0913 affects Network Security Wizards Dragon-fire Ids. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0913?: 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-1999-0913 published?: CVE-1999-0913 was published on 1999-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:network_security_wizards:dragon-fire_ids:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*