CVE-1999-0039 in the critical feed json
webdist CGI program (webdist.cgi) in SGI IRIX allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the distloc…
published 1997-05-06 29 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-0039
- cvss
- 7.3
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 16.2%
- EPSS 16.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 96%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
webdist CGI program (webdist.cgi) in SGI IRIX allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the distloc parameter.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-19299)
- Published
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- none
- Automatable
- yes
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- 2 y ago
Exploit prediction
16.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-19299 SGI IRIX 6.3 - cgi-bin 'webdist.cgi' Command Execution remote, 1997-05-06
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA ADP | 3.1 | 7.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
| CNA | 3.1 | 7.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Affected products
- sgi irix
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
References
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/333
vdb-entry
-
cert.org
/advisories/CA-1997-12.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/374
vdb-entry
-
osvdb.org
/235
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-0039
- NVD CVE-1999-0039
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