CVE-1999-1005 json
Groupwise web server GWWEB.EXE allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files with .htm extensions via a .. (dot dot) attack using the HEL…
published 1999-12-19 26 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-0986
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 7.9%
- EPSS 7.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 94%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Groupwise web server GWWEB.EXE allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files with .htm extensions via a .. (dot dot) attack using the HELP parameter.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-19682)
- Published
Exploit prediction
7.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-19682 Netscape Enterprise Server / Novell Groupwise 5.2/5.5 - 'GWWEB.EXE' Multiple Vulnerabilities remote, 1999-12-19
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
References
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=94571433731824&w=2
mailing-list
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securityfocus.com
/bid/879
vdb-entry
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osvdb.org
/3413
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-1005
- NVD CVE-1999-1005
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