Input validation error in PHP - CVE-1999-0068

 

Input validation error in PHP - CVE-1999-0068

Published: September 9, 2008 / Updated: June 10, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU110554
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0068
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

CGI PHP mylog script allows an attacker to read any file on the target server.


Affected software

PHP

How to mitigate CVE-1999-0068

Install update from vendor's website.


Links to Public Exploits and PoC-codes

External References

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