CVE-1999-0175

Novell Web Server - Info Disclosure

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-1999-0175. PoCs published by TTT Group.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a directory traversal vulnerability in Novell NetWare Web Server 2.x via the convert.bas CGI script. By manipulating the input parameter with relative paths (../../), an attacker can access files outside the intended web server directory.

Description

The convert.bas program in the Novell web server allows a remote attackers to read any file on the system that is internally accessible by the web server.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by TTT Group · textremotecgi
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20448

This exploit leverages a directory traversal vulnerability in Novell NetWare Web Server 2.x via the convert.bas CGI script. By manipulating the input parameter with relative paths (../../), an attacker can access files outside the intended web server directory.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Novell NetWare Web Server 2.x
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target web server · convert.bas CGI script enabled
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0175

Scores

EPSS 0.0615
EPSS Percentile 92.6%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
novell/web_server 1.0
Published Jul 01, 1996
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026