CVE-1999-1378

CVE-1999-1378 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dbmlparser.exe 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

Description

dbmlparser.exe CGI guestbook program does not perform a chroot operation properly, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1378?
dbmlparser.exe CGI guestbook program does not perform a chroot operation properly, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-1999-1378?
CVE-1999-1378 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1378 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1378?
CVE-1999-1378 affects Dbmlparser.exe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1378?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1378 published?
CVE-1999-1378 was published on 1999-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)