What is the severity of CVE-1999-0173?

CVE-1999-0173 is considered a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0173?

To fix CVE-1999-0173, restrict access to the FormMail CGI script to only authorized hosts.

What are the risks associated with CVE-1999-0173?

The risks associated with CVE-1999-0173 include unauthorized use of the FormMail script for spamming or data manipulation.

What versions of Matt Wright FormMail are affected by CVE-1999-0173?

All versions of Matt Wright FormMail are potentially affected by CVE-1999-0173.

Is CVE-1999-0173 still relevant today?

Yes, CVE-1999-0173 is still relevant as many legacy systems using FormMail may remain vulnerable.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0173

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

1/1/1997

29/9/1999

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0173

First published: Wed Jan 01 1997(Updated: )

FormMail CGI program can be used by web servers other than the host server that the program resides on.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Matt Wright FormMail

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Reference Links

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0173

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0173?
CVE-1999-0173 is considered a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0173?
To fix CVE-1999-0173, restrict access to the FormMail CGI script to only authorized hosts.
What are the risks associated with CVE-1999-0173?
The risks associated with CVE-1999-0173 include unauthorized use of the FormMail script for spamming or data manipulation.
What versions of Matt Wright FormMail are affected by CVE-1999-0173?
All versions of Matt Wright FormMail are potentially affected by CVE-1999-0173.
Is CVE-1999-0173 still relevant today?
Yes, CVE-1999-0173 is still relevant as many legacy systems using FormMail may remain vulnerable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0173?
CVE-1999-0173 is considered a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0173?
To fix CVE-1999-0173, restrict access to the FormMail CGI script to only authorized hosts.
What are the risks associated with CVE-1999-0173?
The risks associated with CVE-1999-0173 include unauthorized use of the FormMail script for spamming or data manipulation.
What versions of Matt Wright FormMail are affected by CVE-1999-0173?
All versions of Matt Wright FormMail are potentially affected by CVE-1999-0173.
Is CVE-1999-0173 still relevant today?
Yes, CVE-1999-0173 is still relevant as many legacy systems using FormMail may remain vulnerable.