CVE-1999-1179 describes a critical vulnerability in the man.sh CGI script, distributed with the May 1998 issue of SysAdmin Magazine. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and low attack complexity, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (e.g., Metasploit, ExploitDB), or community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sysadmin_magazine:man.sh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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