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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Dbmlparser.exe
- Published:
- Last modified:
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)
- cpe:2.3:a:dbmlparser.exe:dbmlparser.exe:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*