Apache HTTP Server test-cgi privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Apache HTTP Server. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file test-cgi. This manipulation causes privileges management. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0070. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. This vulnerability has a historic impact because of its background and how it was received. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache HTTP Server (Web Server) (affected version not known) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the file test-cgi. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

test-cgi program allows an attacker to list files on the server.

The weakness was shared 04/01/1996. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0070. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/28/2025). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue. Due to its background and reception, this vulnerability has a historic impact.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as highly functional. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10282 (Multiple Vendor test-cgi Arbitrary File Access), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10015 (test-cgi" CGI Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 835. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 1012.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (149), Exploit-DB (20435), Tenable (10282), SecurityFocus (BID 2003†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-204†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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  • NCSA WebServer

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Nessus ID: 10282
Nessus Name: Multiple Vendor test-cgi Arbitrary File Access
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Snort ID: 835
Snort Message: SERVER-WEBAPP test-cgi access
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Timelineinfo

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06/22/1999 +1177 days 🔍
10/23/2002 +1219 days 🔍
06/17/2014 +4255 days 🔍
10/28/2025 +4150 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0070 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0070
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13729
X-Force: 149
SecurityFocus: 2003
Vulnerability Center: 204 - test-cgi Program Enables Directory Listing on Server, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2014 16:58
Updated: 10/28/2025 00:57
Changes: 06/17/2014 16:58 (69), 04/16/2019 15:11 (1), 06/23/2021 01:43 (3), 07/03/2024 08:16 (16), 10/28/2025 00:57 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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