CVE-1999-1278
high
📛 Threat Title
CVE-1999-1278
Description
nlog CGI scripts do not properly filter shell metacharacters from the IP address argument, which could allow remote attackers to execute certain commands via (1) nlog-smb.pl or (2) rpc-nlog.pl.
Indicators of Compromise (0)
No indicators of compromise on this threat.
References (5)
- cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
- cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
- cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
- cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
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NVD detail: CVE-1999-1278
NVD Recent CVEs
nlog CGI scripts do not properly filter shell metacharacters from the IP address argument, which could allow remote attackers to execute certain commands via (1) nlog-smb.pl or (2) rpc-nlog.pl.
Remediations (10)
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web:cyberinsider.com
Google has released Chrome 148, one of the largest security update batches in the browser's history, patching 127 vulnerabilities.
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web:cyberpress.org
Three critical vulnerabilities have been disclosed in n8n, the popular open-source workflow automation platform, any one of which could allow an authenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution (RCE) or read arbitrary files from the host server.
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web:github.com
Patch for Windows 9x to fix CPU issues. Contribute to JHRobotics/patcher9x development by creating an account on GitHub.
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web:heimdalsecurity.com
Explore six essential patch management best practices for 2026 to keep your systems secure, up to date, and protected from vulnerabilities.
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web:nvd.nist.gov
Vulnerabilities All vulnerabilities in the NVD have been assigned a CVE identifier and thus, abide by the definition below. CVE defines a vulnerability as: "A weakness in the computational logic (e.g., code) found in software and hardware components that, when exploited, results in a negative impact to confidentiality, integrity, or availability. Mitigation of the vulnerabilities in this ...
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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.
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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
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web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
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web:www.forbes.com
Mitigation Measures To Take If Patching Isn't Possible Assuming a patch can't be promptly applied, what can be done to mitigate risk? There are several important measures to keep in mind:
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web:www.virustotal.com
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