CVE-1999-0809
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk69th percentile - higher than 69% of all known CVEs
Summary
Netscape Communicator 4.x with JavaScript enabled does not warn a user of cookie settings, even if they have selected the option 'Only accept cookies originating from the same server as the page being viewed'.
Risk Assessment
The lack of warning about cookie settings may lead to unintended acceptance of cookies from other servers, increasing the risk of user privacy breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to disable JavaScript in Netscape Communicator 4.x or to switch to a newer browser that better manages cookie settings.
Original NVD description (English source)
Netscape Communicator 4.x with Javascript enabled does not warn a user of cookie settings, even if they have selected the option to "Only accept cookies originating from the same server as the page being viewed".