CVE-1999-1005
Novell Groupwi — NVD-CWE-Other
- Published: 1999-12-19T05:00:00.000
- Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
- Vendors: Novell
- Products: Groupwi
- CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
CVE-1999-1005 — Groupwise web server GWWEB.EXE allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files with .htm extensions via a .. (dot dot) attack using the HELP parameter. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]
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Groupwise web server GWWEB.EXE allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files with .htm extensions via a .. (dot dot) attack using the HELP parameter.
🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means
Summary: A flaw in Groupwi from Novell (CWE: unspecified) can be exploited.
Impact: It may allow privilege escalation, data exposure, or service interruption.
Mitigation: Prioritize patching and consider temporary workarounds documented by the vendor.
No explicit mitigation/advisory links found in references.