OReilly WebSite 1.1e/2.0/2.1/2.4 args.cmd/args.bat privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in OReilly WebSite 1.1e/2.0/2.1/2.4. The affected element is an unknown function of the file args.cmd/args.bat. Such manipulation leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-1180. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OReilly WebSite 1.1e/2.0/2.1/2.4 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the file args.cmd/args.bat. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

O'Reilly WebSite 1.1e and Website Pro 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an argument to (1) args.cmd or (2) args.bat.

The weakness was shared 02/16/1999 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at tryc.on.ca. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-1180. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11465 (O'Reilly WebSite Pro args.bat Arbitrary Command Execution), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 844. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 828.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7529), Tenable (11465) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-1263†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Nessus ID: 11465
Nessus Name: O'Reilly WebSite Pro args.bat Arbitrary Command Execution
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Snort ID: 844
Snort Message: SERVER-WEBAPP args.bat access
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02/16/1999 🔍
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06/20/2014 +4014 days 🔍
04/18/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: tryc.on.ca
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-1180 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1180
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14504
X-Force: 7529
Vulnerability Center: 1263 - O\x27Reilly Website Allows Arbitrary Command Execution Through args.bat and args.cmd, High

Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 16:48
Updated: 04/18/2026 13:48
Changes: 06/20/2014 16:48 (63), 05/10/2019 09:53 (1), 04/18/2026 13:48 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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