How severe is CVE-1999-1590?

CVE-1999-1590 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-1999-1590 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1590?

CVE-1999-1590 affects Wwwcount. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1590?

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

When was CVE-1999-1590 published?

CVE-1999-1590 was published on 1999-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1590

CVE-1999-1590 is a low-severity vulnerability in Wwwcount with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wwwcount
Published: 1999-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Muhammad A. Muquit wwwcount (Count.cgi) 2.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary GIF files via ".." sequences in the image parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-1999-0021.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1590?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Muhammad A. Muquit wwwcount (Count.cgi) 2.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary GIF files via ".." sequences in the image parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-1999-0021.
How severe is CVE-1999-1590?: CVE-1999-1590 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-1590 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1590?: CVE-1999-1590 affects Wwwcount. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1590?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1590 published?: CVE-1999-1590 was published on 1999-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://seclists.org/bugtraq/1997/Oct/0058.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wwwcount:wwwcount:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*