Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Nov 12, 1999· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-1999-1050
CVE-1999-1050
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via (1) a .. (dot dot) in the reply_message_attach attachment parameter, or (2) by specifying the filename as a template.
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Affected products
4cpe:2.3:a:matt_wright:formhandler.cgi:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 3 more
- cpe:2.3:a:matt_wright:formhandler.cgi:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:matt_wright:formhandler.cgi:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:matt_wright:formhandler.cgi:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
5- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/34939nvdExploitVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/798nvdExploitVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/799nvdExploitVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/34600nvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3550nvd
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