CVE-1999-1481: Squid 2.2.STABLE5 and below, when using external authentication, allows attackers to bypass access controls via a newlin
Summary
Squid 2.2.STABLE5 and below, when using external authentication, allows attackers to bypass access controls via a newline in the user/password pair.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:53.605Z · 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
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/33295
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/741
- http://www.squid-cache.org/Versions/v2/2.2/bugs/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3433
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/33295
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/741
- http://www.squid-cache.org/Versions/v2/2.2/bugs/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3433