CVE-1999-0236
📛 CVE Title
ScriptAlias directory in NCSA and Apache httpd allowed attackers to read CGI programs.
Description
No English description in the CVE record.
Description (MITRE) cveawg.mitre.org
Pulled from cveawg.mitre.org/api/cve/CVE-1999-0236 on 2026-06-29. Shown when MITRE's text differs from the cvelistV5 mirror.
ScriptAlias directory in NCSA and Apache httpd allowed attackers to read CGI programs.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- microsoft
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.5 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Effective score
- 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- MSRC score
- 7.5 / 10 HIGH
- CWE(s)
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CWE-200 - Reserved
- —
- Published
- 2020-09-25 00:00 UTC
- Last updated
- 2020-09-25 00:00 UTC
- Source
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-1999-0236
- Linked Threat
- CVE-1999-0236 — CVE-1999-0236
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
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- NVD published
- 1997-01-01 05:00:00 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-16 21:47:58 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: nvd@nist.gov
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Exploitability subscore
- 3.9 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 3.6 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.2579 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 97.71% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-06-28
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-06-29 07:48 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
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EUVD-1999-0236 - Assigner
- mitre
- Published
- Sep 29, 1999, 4:00:00 AM
- Updated
- Aug 1, 2024, 4:34:51 PM
- EUVD-reported EPSS
- 25.7900
- Vendors
- n/a
- Products
-
n/a (n/a)
- Aliases
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GHSA-xgp2-4cpq-g2m7
ENISA description: ScriptAlias directory in NCSA and Apache httpd allowed attackers to read CGI programs.
EUVD references (1)
Microsoft Security Response Center MSRC
Microsoft's vendor-authoritative record from the Security Update Guide — its own CVSS score, impact, severity rating, exploit assessment, and KB-article fixes. Refreshed 2026-07-10 04:28 UTC (source: CVRF).
- MS CVSS base score
- 7.5 / 10 (temporal 7.5)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Exploit assessment
- DOS:N/A
- Release
- 2020-Sep
Microsoft remediations / KB articles (1)
- httpd — Vendor Fix / CBL-Mariner (fixed build 2.4.46-2)
Affected products — CPE 2.3 (2) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:illinois:ncsa_httpd:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendor references (0)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
None in the CVE record.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
Pulled from MITRE's CVE Services API by the 🛰 Backfill from MITRE button.
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0236 x_refsource_MISC
Web references (2)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
NVD-tagged references (2)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0236 cve@mitre.org Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0236 af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 Third Party Advisory
Remediations (17)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:www.cisa.gov
The Directive consolidates, clarifies and updates the urgency of vulnerability remediation , focuses agencies patching efforts on the highest risk, and enhances efficiency for federal civilian agencies.
2026-07-04 21:30 UTC -
web:www.nist.gov
NIST maintains the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), a repository of information on software and hardware flaws that can compromise computer security. This is a key piece of the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.
2026-07-04 21:30 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04, titled "Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk," compelling all Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to remediate the most dangerous known exploited vulnerabilities within just three calendar days.
2026-07-04 21:30 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Security Patch Update contains 35 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Security Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at May 2026 Critical Security Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-07-04 21:30 UTC -
web:www.qualys.com
Accelerate vulnerability remediation by 43% with practical recommendations and a strategic roadmap to bolster your security. Achieve a 90% patch rate improvement through smart automation and Qualys Patch Management.
2026-07-04 21:30 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-07-04 21:30 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft has released its June 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates, addressing a hefty 198 vulnerabilities across its product ecosystem. The June rollout, published on June 9, 2026, stands out not only for its volume but also for the inclusion of three zero-day vulnerabilities that were actively exploited or publicly known before a fix was available. Administrators are urged to prioritize ...
2026-07-04 21:30 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-22 20:14 UTC -
web:www.virustotal.com
VirusTotal is a platform for scanning files and URLs for viruses, malware, and other threats using multiple antivirus engines.
2026-05-22 20:14 UTC -
web:csrc.nist.gov
Enterprise patch management is the process of identifying, prioritizing, acquiring, installing, and verifying the installation of patches, updates, and upgrades throughout an organization. Patching is more important than ever because of the increasing reliance on technology, but there is often a divide between business/mission owners and security/technology management about the value of ...
2026-05-22 20:14 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-05-22 20:14 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-05-22 20:14 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 79 flaws, including 2 publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-22 20:14 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
If vulnerabilities cannot be remediated within the recommended timeframes, develop a remediation plan for action and coordination across the organization. The remediation plan should include: Vulnerability remediation constraints Interim mitigation actions to overcome constraints Final actions required to remediate vulnerability
2026-05-22 20:14 UTC -
web:www.crowdstrike.com
Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses 164 CVEs , featuring 8 Critical vulnerabilities, one exploited zero-day, and one disclosed zero-day.
2026-05-22 20:14 UTC -
web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
2026-05-22 20:14 UTC -
web:www.nexusmods.com
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2026-05-22 20:14 UTC
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