CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0289
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk3.61%
88th percentile - higher than 88% of all known CVEs
Summary
The Apache web server for Win32 may provide access to restricted files when a dot is appended to a requested URL.
Risk Assessment
This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, posing a serious security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to configure the server to block access to restricted files when a dot is appended to the URL.
Original NVD description (English source)
The Apache web server for Win32 may provide access to restricted files when a . (dot) is appended to a requested URL.