CVE-1999-0238 describes a critical directory traversal vulnerability in php.cgi, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read any file on the affected system. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this flaw presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog and lacking Metasploit or Nuclei modules, an ExploitDB entry confirms the existence of public exploit code, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0b10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:2.0b10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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