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CVE-1999-0985

HighPublished

CC Whois program whois.cgi allows remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters in the domain entry.

Published: Feb 4, 2000
Updated: Aug 1, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Nov 9, 1999

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

8.9%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

CC Whois program whois.cgi allows remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters in the domain entry.

Sources

CGI City CC Whois 1.0 - MetaCharacterExploit
Cody T. - hhp · cgi · Nov 9, 1999

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