Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi 1.0/2.0/3.0 formhandler.cgi reply_message_attach path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi 1.0/2.0/3.0. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file formhandler.cgi. Performing a manipulation of the argument reply_message_attach results in path traversal. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-1050. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi 1.0/2.0/3.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file formhandler.cgi. The manipulation of the argument reply_message_attach with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via (1) a .. (dot dot) in the reply_message_attach attachment parameter, or (2) by specifying the filename as a template.

The weakness was presented 11/12/1999 (Website). The advisory is shared at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-1050. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10075 (Matt Wright FormHandler.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 and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10226 (FormHandler.cgi Reply Attachment Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 1593.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3550), Exploit-DB (19620), Tenable (10075), SecurityFocus (BID 799†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6024†). See VDB-14979 for similar entry. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 10075
Nessus Name: Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi Arbitrary File Access
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Snort ID: 1593
Snort Message: SERVER-WEBAPP FormHandler.cgi external site redirection attempt
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10/20/2025 +4138 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1050 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1050
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14973
X-Force: 3550
SecurityFocus: 799 - FormHandler.cgi Reply Attachment Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 6024 - Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi 1.0, 2.0 Allows Obtaining Information, Medium

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

Created: 06/22/2014 14:50
Updated: 10/20/2025 10:38
Changes: 06/22/2014 14:50 (62), 05/26/2019 11:17 (8), 01/11/2025 10:51 (26), 10/20/2025 10:38 (2)
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