CVE-1999-1071: n/a vulnerability

CVE-1999-1071: Excite for Web Servers (EWS) 1.1 installs the Architext.conf authentication file with world-writeable permi...

Excite for Web Servers (EWS) 1.1 installs the Architext.conf authentication file with world-writeable permissions, which allows local users to gain access to Excite accounts by modifying the file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 1, 2024, 17:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Excite for Web Servers 1.1 reportedly installed an authentication file with permissions that any local user could change. On a system still running this legacy software, an internal or already-compromised account could alter that file and gain access to Excite accounts. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems with Excite for Web Servers 1.1 installed. Internet exposure is not established by the sources because exploitation requires local file access. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless EWS 1.1 is found in production. If present, prioritize remediation because a low-privileged local user could alter authentication data. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining Excite for Web Servers 1.1 installations.; Check vendor or archival guidance before applying production changes.; Remove world-writable permissions from Architext.conf where operationally safe..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 09:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 12, 2001, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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