How severe is CVE-1999-1083?

CVE-1999-1083 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1083 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1083?

CVE-1999-1083 primarily affects T. Hauck Jana Web Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1083?

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

When was CVE-1999-1083 published?

CVE-1999-1083 was published on 1999-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1083

CVE-1999-1083 is a medium-severity vulnerability in T. Hauck Jana 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% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: T. Hauck Jana Web Server
Published: 1999-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Jana proxy web server 1.45 allows remote attackers to ready arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1083?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Jana proxy web server 1.45 allows remote attackers to ready arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.
How severe is CVE-1999-1083?: CVE-1999-1083 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1083 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1083?: CVE-1999-1083 primarily affects T. Hauck Jana Web Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1083?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1083 published?: CVE-1999-1083 was published on 1999-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:t._hauck:jana_web_server:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:t._hauck:jana_web_server:1.45:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:t._hauck:jana_web_server:1.46:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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