MEDIUM
CVE-1999-0854
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: November 1, 1999· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Ultimate Bulletin Board stores data files in the cgi-bin directory, allowing remote attackers to view the data if an error occurs when the HTTP server attempts to execute the file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-1999-0854 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
infopop1 product(s)
ultimate bulletin board
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (4)
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http://www.ultimatebb.com/home/versions.shtmlURL Repurposed
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http://www.ultimatebb.com/home/versions.shtmlURL Repurposed
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-1999-0854
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 1, 1999
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-1999-0854 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.