CVE-1999-1072 high

Description

Excite for Web Servers (EWS) 1.1 allows local users to gain privileges by obtaining the encrypted password from the world-readable Architext.conf authentication file and replaying the encrypted password in an HTTP request to AT-generated.cgi or AT-admin.cgi.

Indicators of Compromise (0)

No indicators of compromise on this threat.

References (2)

• cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
• NVD detail: CVE-1999-1072 NVD Recent CVEs

  Excite for Web Servers (EWS) 1.1 allows local users to gain privileges by obtaining the encrypted password from the world-readable Architext.conf authentication file and replaying the encrypted password in an HTTP request to AT-generated.cgi or AT-admin.cgi.

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  2026-05-22 20:23 UTC
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  The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.

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• National Vulnerability Database | NIST
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  NIST maintains the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), a repository of information on software and hardware flaws that can compromise computer security. This is a key piece of the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.

  2026-05-22 20:23 UTC
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