SB1997101601 - Arbitrary file read in PHP mlog script



SB1997101601 - Arbitrary file read in PHP mlog script

Published: October 16, 1997 Updated: June 8, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB1997101601
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command (CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0346)

CWE-ID: CWE-88 - Argument Injection or Modification

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing input validation within the CGI PHP mlog script. A remote non-authenticated attacker can read arbitrary files on the system via a specially crafted HTTP request. 


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.