CVE-1999-1206 json
SystemSoft SystemWizard package in HP Pavilion PC with Windows 98, and possibly other platforms and operating systems, installs two ActiveX…
published 1999-12-31 26 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-1187
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.1%
- EPSS 2.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 81%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
SystemSoft SystemWizard package in HP Pavilion PC with Windows 98, and possibly other platforms and operating systems, installs two ActiveX controls that are marked as safe for scripting, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malicious web page that references (1) the Launch control, or (2) the RegObj control.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
2.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
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systemsoft.com
/l-2/l-3/support-systemwizard.htm
patch, vendor-advisory
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=93336970231857&w=2
mailing-list
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securityfocus.com
/bid/555
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-1206
- NVD CVE-1999-1206
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