What is CVE-1999-1351?

Directory traversal vulnerability in KVIrc IRC client 0.9.0 with the "Listen to !nick requests" option enabled allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a DCC GET request.

How severe is CVE-1999-1351?

CVE-1999-1351 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1351 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1351?

CVE-1999-1351 affects Kvirc Irc Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1351?

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

When was CVE-1999-1351 published?

CVE-1999-1351 was published on 1999-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1351

CVE-1999-1351 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kvirc Irc Client 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: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kvirc Irc Client
Published: 1999-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in KVIrc IRC client 0.9.0 with the "Listen to !nick <soundname> requests" option enabled allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a DCC GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1351?: Directory traversal vulnerability in KVIrc IRC client 0.9.0 with the "Listen to !nick <soundname> requests" option enabled allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a DCC GET request.
How severe is CVE-1999-1351?: CVE-1999-1351 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1351 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1351?: CVE-1999-1351 affects Kvirc Irc Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1351?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1351 published?: CVE-1999-1351 was published on 1999-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kvirc:irc_client:0.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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