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CVE-1999-0947

7.5 · HIGH

AN-HTTPd provides example CGI scripts test.bat, input.bat, input2.bat, and envout.bat, which allow remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters.

Published Nov 2, 1999anEPSS 3.16%

Overview

CVE-1999-0947 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting an an-httpd. It was published on November 2, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

AN-HTTPd provides example CGI scripts test.bat, input.bat, input2.bat, and envout.bat, which allow remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from an. Update an-httpd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0947?

CVE-1999-0947 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting an an-httpd. It was published on November 2, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-1999-0947?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-0947?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from an. Update an-httpd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-1999-0947?

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