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Case File

CVE-1999-1217

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.6 EPSS 1.49%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 1997-07-25 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6. It affects Windows.

CVE
CVE-1999-1217
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.6
EPSS
1.49%
Windows

Original NVD Description

The PATH in Windows NT includes the current working directory (.), which could allow local users to gain privileges by placing Trojan horse programs with the same name as commonly used system programs into certain directories.