How severe is CVE-1999-1530?

CVE-1999-1530 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-1999-1530 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1530?

CVE-1999-1530 primarily affects Sun Cobalt Raq 2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1530?

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

When was CVE-1999-1530 published?

CVE-1999-1530 was published on 1999-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1530

CVE-1999-1530 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sun Cobalt Raq 2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Cobalt Raq 2
Published: 1999-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

cgiwrap as used on Cobalt RaQ 2.0 and RaQ 3i does not properly identify the user for running certain scripts, which allows a malicious site administrator to view or modify data located at another virtual site on the same system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1530?: cgiwrap as used on Cobalt RaQ 2.0 and RaQ 3i does not properly identify the user for running certain scripts, which allows a malicious site administrator to view or modify data located at another virtual site on the same system.
How severe is CVE-1999-1530?: CVE-1999-1530 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-1530 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1530?: CVE-1999-1530 primarily affects Sun Cobalt Raq 2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1530?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1530 published?: CVE-1999-1530 was published on 1999-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:sun:cobalt_raq_2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sun:cobalt_raq_3i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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