CVE-1999-1469

CVE-1999-1469 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hughes Technologies W3-auth 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

Description

Buffer overflow in w3-auth CGI program in miniSQL package allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an HTTP request with (1) a long URL, or (2) a long User-Agent MIME header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1469?
Buffer overflow in w3-auth CGI program in miniSQL package allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an HTTP request with (1) a long URL, or (2) a long User-Agent MIME header.
How severe is CVE-1999-1469?
CVE-1999-1469 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1469 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1469?
CVE-1999-1469 affects Hughes Technologies W3-auth. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1469?
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-1999-1469 published?
CVE-1999-1469 was published on 1999-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)