CVE-1999-1437: n/a vulnerability

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-1999-1437 is a legacy ePerl 2.2.12 issue where a remote user could make a vulnerable web script read arbitrary server files, and possibly trigger limited command execution. The business risk is mainly legacy exposure: old public web applications can leak sensitive files or become a foothold if still reachable. Exposure is likely limited to legacy web servers still running ePerl 2.2.12 or old phtml scripts using ePerl behavior. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless historical applications were preserved, migrated unchanged, or left on internet-facing infrastructure. Prioritize this as a legacy cleanup and exposure-reduction item. It is not shown as actively exploited in the provided sources, but any exposed instance carries serious confidentiality risk and possible execution risk. If found internet-facing, remediate promptly. Mitigation focus: Inventory web servers for ePerl 2.2.12 and legacy phtml handlers.; Apply the referenced ePerl security update if still applicable.; Remove or replace unsupported ePerl applications where possible..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 08:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 9, 2002, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-1999-1437: ePerl 2.2.12 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly execute certain commands by speci...