How severe is CVE-1999-1338?

CVE-1999-1338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1338 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1338?

CVE-1999-1338 affects Delegate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1338?

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

When was CVE-1999-1338 published?

CVE-1999-1338 was published on 1999-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1338

CVE-1999-1338 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Delegate 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% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Delegate
Published: 1999-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Delegate proxy 5.9.3 and earlier creates files and directories in the DGROOT with world-writable permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1338?: Delegate proxy 5.9.3 and earlier creates files and directories in the DGROOT with world-writable permissions.
How severe is CVE-1999-1338?: CVE-1999-1338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1338 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1338?: CVE-1999-1338 affects Delegate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1338?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1338 published?: CVE-1999-1338 was published on 1999-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93259112204664&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:delegate:delegate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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