How severe is CVE-1999-1509?

CVE-1999-1509 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1509 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1509?

CVE-1999-1509 affects Etype Eserv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1509?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-1999-1509 published?

CVE-1999-1509 was published on 1999-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1509

CVE-1999-1509 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Etype Eserv 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: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Etype Eserv
Published: 1999-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Etype Eserv 2.50 web server allows a remote attacker to read any file in the file system via a .. (dot dot) in a URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1509?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Etype Eserv 2.50 web server allows a remote attacker to read any file in the file system via a .. (dot dot) in a URL.
How severe is CVE-1999-1509?: CVE-1999-1509 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1509 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1509?: CVE-1999-1509 affects Etype Eserv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1509?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1509 published?: CVE-1999-1509 was published on 1999-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:etype:eserv:2.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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