VDB-14596 · CVE-1999-0474 · XFDB 2085

Mirabilis ICQ 99a 2.13build1700 Webserver path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Mirabilis ICQ 99a 2.13build1700. Affected is an unknown function of the component Webserver. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0474. Additionally, an exploit exists. This vulnerability is historically impactful due to its background and the reception it garnered. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Mirabilis ICQ 99a 2.13build1700 (Messaging Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Webserver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The ICQ Webserver allows remote attackers to use .. to access arbitrary files outside of the user's personal directory.

The weakness was released 04/05/1999. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0474. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/19/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006. This vulnerability has a historic impact due to its background and reception.

It is declared as highly functional.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 1115.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (2085) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-616†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Messaging Software

Vendor

Mirabilis

Name

Version

99a 2.13build1700

License

free

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CVSSv3info

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

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Snort ID: 1115
Snort Message: SERVER-WEBAPP ICQ webserver DOS
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Timelineinfo

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06/20/2014 +4189 days 🔍
04/19/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0474 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0474
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14596
X-Force: 2085
Vulnerability Center: 616 - ICQ Web Server File Access, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 23:21
Updated: 04/19/2026 01:15
Changes: 06/20/2014 23:21 (40), 05/07/2019 22:03 (21), 04/19/2026 01:15 (19)
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