How severe is CVE-1999-1437?

CVE-1999-1437 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-1437 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1437?

CVE-1999-1437 affects Ralf S. Engelschall Eperl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1437?

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-1999-1437 published?

CVE-1999-1437 was published on 1998-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1437

CVE-1999-1437 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ralf S. Engelschall Eperl 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: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ralf S. Engelschall Eperl
Published: 1998-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ePerl 2.2.12 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly execute certain commands by specifying a full pathname of the target file as an argument to bar.phtml.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1437?: ePerl 2.2.12 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly execute certain commands by specifying a full pathname of the target file as an argument to bar.phtml.
How severe is CVE-1999-1437?: CVE-1999-1437 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1437 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1437?: CVE-1999-1437 affects Ralf S. Engelschall Eperl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1437?: 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-1999-1437 published?: CVE-1999-1437 was published on 1998-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ralf_s._engelschall:eperl:2.2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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