CVE-1999-0870

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

Internet Explorer 4.01 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by pasting a file name into the file upload control, aka untrusted scripted paste.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 91.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 1, 1998

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (2)

cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1998/ms98-015
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1998/ms98-015

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-0870?

CVE-1999-0870 is a none vulnerability published on October 1, 1998. Internet Explorer 4.01 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by pasting a file name into the file upload control, aka untrusted scripted paste.

When was CVE-1999-0870 disclosed?

CVE-1999-0870 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 1, 1998, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-1999-0870 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-0870 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 91.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-0870?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-0870, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-1999-0870

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