CVE-1999-0753 describes an information disclosure vulnerability in the w3-msql CGI script bundled with Hughes Mini SQL (mSQL) versions 2.0 and 2.0.10. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to view restricted directories, potentially exposing sensitive data. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), it represents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-19466) exists, indicating public exploit code, though it has garnered no community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hughes:msql:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hughes:msql:2.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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