CVE-1999-1051: Default configuration in Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi script allows arbitrary directories to be used for attachments, and

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:50.602Z

Summary

Default configuration in Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi script allows arbitrary directories to be used for attachments, and only restricts access to the /etc/ directory, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the reply_message_attach attachment parameter.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:50.602Z · 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.

References