How severe is CVE-1999-1178?

CVE-1999-1178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1178 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-1999-1178?

CVE-1999-1178 affects Sambar Sambar Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1178?

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

When was CVE-1999-1178 published?

CVE-1999-1178 was published on 1998-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1178

CVE-1999-1178 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sambar Sambar 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: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sambar Sambar Server
Published: 1998-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Sambar Server 4.1 beta allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about the server via an HTTP request for the dumpenv.pl script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1178?: Sambar Server 4.1 beta allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about the server via an HTTP request for the dumpenv.pl script.
How severe is CVE-1999-1178?: CVE-1999-1178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1178 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-1999-1178?: CVE-1999-1178 affects Sambar Sambar Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1178?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1178 published?: CVE-1999-1178 was published on 1998-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sambar:sambar_server:4.1:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*

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