CVE-1999-1520 json
A configuration problem in the Ad Server Sample directory (AdSamples) in Microsoft Site Server 3.0 allows an attacker to obtain the SITE.CS…
published 1999-05-11 27 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-1501
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 11.7%
- EPSS 11.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 96%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
A configuration problem in the Ad Server Sample directory (AdSamples) in Microsoft Site Server 3.0 allows an attacker to obtain the SITE.CSC file, which exposes sensitive SQL database information.
Patch / fix
- securityfocus.com/bid/256 advisory
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-19208)
- Published
Exploit prediction
11.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-19208 Microsoft Site Server Commerce Edition 3.0 alpha - AdSamples Sensitive Information remote, 1999-05-11
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/256 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
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
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/256
vdb-entry, exploit, patch, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/2270
vdb-entry
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=92647407227303&w=2
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-1520
- NVD CVE-1999-1520
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