CVE-1999-1278

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 73.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 25, 1998

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91470326629357&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91471400632145&w=2
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1549
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1550
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91470326629357&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91471400632145&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1549
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1550

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-1278?

CVE-1999-1278 is a none vulnerability published on December 25, 1998. 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.

When was CVE-1999-1278 disclosed?

CVE-1999-1278 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 25, 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-1999-1278 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-1278 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 73.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-1278?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-1278, 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-1999-1278

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