CVE-1999-1050

Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi - Directory Traversal via Attachment Parameter or Template Filename

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-1999-1050. PoCs published by m4rcyS.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a directory traversal vulnerability in FormHandler.cgi to read arbitrary files by manipulating the 'reply_message_attach' parameter. The default configuration allows access to any file, including sensitive ones like /etc/passwd, due to improper path validation.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via (1) a .. (dot dot) in the reply_message_attach attachment parameter, or (2) by specifying the filename as a template.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by m4rcyS · textremoteunix
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19620

This exploit leverages a directory traversal vulnerability in FormHandler.cgi to read arbitrary files by manipulating the 'reply_message_attach' parameter. The default configuration allows access to any file, including sensitive ones like /etc/passwd, due to improper path validation.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: FormHandler.cgi (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: FormHandler.cgi with default or misconfigured @ALLOWED_ATTACH_DIRS
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3550
Exploit, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/798
Exploit, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/799
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/34600
Exploit, Vendor Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/34939

Scores

EPSS 0.0785
EPSS Percentile 94.0%

Details

Status published
Products (3)
matt_wright/formhandler.cgi 1.0
matt_wright/formhandler.cgi 2.0
matt_wright/formhandler.cgi 3.0
Published Nov 12, 1999
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026