CVE-1999-1479

High

Published: 24/06/1998(UTC)Updated: 16/06/2026(UTC)Translated: 17/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Very high risk

11.87%

96th percentile - higher than 96% of all known CVEs

Textcounter.pl by Matt Wright allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain control over the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

It is recommended to update or remove the textcounter.pl script and implement appropriate security measures to minimize the risk of attacks.

Original NVD description (English source)

The textcounter.pl by Matt Wright allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.