How severe is CVE-1999-1479?

CVE-1999-1479 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-1999-1479 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1479?

CVE-1999-1479 affects Matt Wright Textcounter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1479?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-1999-1479 published?

CVE-1999-1479 was published on 1998-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1479

CVE-1999-1479 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Matt Wright Textcounter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Matt Wright Textcounter
Published: 1998-06-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The textcounter.pl by Matt Wright allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1479?: The textcounter.pl by Matt Wright allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.
How severe is CVE-1999-1479?: CVE-1999-1479 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-1479 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1479?: CVE-1999-1479 affects Matt Wright Textcounter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1479?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-1479 published?: CVE-1999-1479 was published on 1998-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:matt_wright:textcounter:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*