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CVE-1999-1333

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 3.31%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 1999-12-31 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5. It affects Linux. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-1999-1333
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
3.31%
Linux

Original NVD Description

automatic download option in ncftp 2.4.2 FTP client in Red Hat Linux 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the names of files that are to be downloaded.