How severe is CVE-1999-1050?

CVE-1999-1050 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1050 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1050?

CVE-1999-1050 primarily affects Matt Wright Formhandler.cgi. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1050?

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

When was CVE-1999-1050 published?

CVE-1999-1050 was published on 1999-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1050

CVE-1999-1050 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Matt Wright Formhandler.cgi 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: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Matt Wright Formhandler.cgi
Published: 1999-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via (1) a .. (dot dot) in the reply_message_attach attachment parameter, or (2) by specifying the filename as a template.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1050?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via (1) a .. (dot dot) in the reply_message_attach attachment parameter, or (2) by specifying the filename as a template.
How severe is CVE-1999-1050?: CVE-1999-1050 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1050 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1050?: CVE-1999-1050 primarily affects Matt Wright Formhandler.cgi. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1050?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1050 published?: CVE-1999-1050 was published on 1999-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:matt_wright:formhandler.cgi:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:matt_wright:formhandler.cgi:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:matt_wright:formhandler.cgi:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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