How severe is CVE-1999-1179?

CVE-1999-1179 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-1179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1179?

CVE-1999-1179 affects Sysadmin Magazine Man.sh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1179?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-1999-1179 published?

CVE-1999-1179 was published on 1998-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1179

CVE-1999-1179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sysadmin Magazine Man.sh with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sysadmin Magazine Man.sh
Published: 1998-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Vulnerability in man.sh CGI script, included in May 1998 issue of SysAdmin Magazine, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1179?: Vulnerability in man.sh CGI script, included in May 1998 issue of SysAdmin Magazine, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-1999-1179?: CVE-1999-1179 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1179?: CVE-1999-1179 affects Sysadmin Magazine Man.sh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1179?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-1179 published?: CVE-1999-1179 was published on 1998-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/9330

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sysadmin_magazine:man.sh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*