CVE-1999-0983: Whois Internic Lookup program whois.cgi allows remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters in the doma
Summary
Whois Internic Lookup program whois.cgi allows remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters in the domain entry.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:50.351Z · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.