CVE-1999-1051

CVE-1999-1051 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

Description

Default configuration in Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi script allows arbitrary directories to be used for attachments, and only restricts access to the /etc/ directory, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the reply_message_attach attachment parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1051?
Default configuration in Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi script allows arbitrary directories to be used for attachments, and only restricts access to the /etc/ directory, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the reply_message_attach attachment parameter.
How severe is CVE-1999-1051?
CVE-1999-1051 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1051 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1051?
CVE-1999-1051 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-1999-1051?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1051 published?
CVE-1999-1051 was published on 1999-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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