CVE-1999-1081
CVE-1999-1081 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Web Server 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: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Novell Web Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Vulnerability in files.pl script in Novell WebServer Examples Toolkit 2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-1081?
- Vulnerability in files.pl script in Novell WebServer Examples Toolkit 2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
- How severe is CVE-1999-1081?
- CVE-1999-1081 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-1999-1081 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-1999-1081?
- CVE-1999-1081 affects Novell Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-1081?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-1999-1081 published?
- CVE-1999-1081 was published on 2002-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.roxanne.org/faqs/www-secure/wwwsf4.html#Q35
- http://www.w3.org/Security/Faq/wwwsf8.html#Q87
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2054
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:web_server:2.0:*:examples_toolkit:*:*:*:*:*
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