CVE-1999-0174

Medium

Published: 01/02/1997(UTC)Updated: 16/06/2026(UTC)Translated: 18/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Very high risk

6.90%

93th percentile - higher than 93% of all known CVEs

The view-source CGI program allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

Attackers may gain access to sensitive data, potentially leading to a breach of confidentiality within the organization.

It is recommended to block access to the view-source CGI program or implement appropriate security measures to prevent .. (dot dot) attacks.

Original NVD description (English source)

The view-source CGI program allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.