How severe is CVE-1999-1006?

CVE-1999-1006 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1006 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1006?

CVE-1999-1006 primarily affects Novell Groupwise. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1006?

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

When was CVE-1999-1006 published?

CVE-1999-1006 was published on 1999-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1006

CVE-1999-1006 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Groupwise 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% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Groupwise
Published: 1999-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Groupwise web server GWWEB.EXE allows remote attackers to determine the real path of the web server via the HELP parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1006?: Groupwise web server GWWEB.EXE allows remote attackers to determine the real path of the web server via the HELP parameter.
How severe is CVE-1999-1006?: CVE-1999-1006 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1006 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1006?: CVE-1999-1006 primarily affects Novell Groupwise. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1006?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1006 published?: CVE-1999-1006 was published on 1999-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=94571433731824&w=2

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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