CVE-1999-1479

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

The textcounter.pl by Matt Wright allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 88.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

June 24, 1998

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/9609
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2265
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2052
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/9609
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2265
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2052

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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-20583✓ verified
First seen Jun 24, 1998
textcounter.pl 1.2 - Arbitrary Command Execution
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-1479?

CVE-1999-1479 is a none vulnerability published on June 24, 1998. The textcounter.pl by Matt Wright allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.

When was CVE-1999-1479 disclosed?

CVE-1999-1479 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on June 24, 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-1999-1479 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-1479 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 88.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-1479?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-1479, 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-1999-1479

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