CVE-1999-1081

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Vulnerability in files.pl script in Novell WebServer Examples Toolkit 2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 89.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

January 15, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://www.roxanne.org/faqs/www-secure/wwwsf4.html#Q35
cve@mitrehttp://www.w3.org/Security/Faq/wwwsf8.html#Q87
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2054
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.roxanne.org/faqs/www-secure/wwwsf4.html#Q35
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.w3.org/Security/Faq/wwwsf8.html#Q87
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2054

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-20482✓ verified
First seen Dec 1, 1998
Novell Netware Web Server 3.x - files.pl
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-1081?

CVE-1999-1081 is a none vulnerability published on January 15, 2002. Vulnerability in files.pl script in Novell WebServer Examples Toolkit 2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

When was CVE-1999-1081 disclosed?

CVE-1999-1081 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 15, 2002, 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-1999-1081 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-1081 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 89.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-1081?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-1081, 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-1999-1081

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