CVE-1999-0947

Summary

CVE-1999-0947 is a vulnerability affecting AN-HTTPd, an outdated web server. The server includes several CGI scripts, namely test.bat, input.bat, input2.bat, and envout.bat, which are prone to remote command execution. An attacker can exploit this issue by injecting shell metacharacters into the input fields of these scripts, thereby gaining unauthorized access to the system and executing arbitrary commands. This vulnerability highlights the importance of regularly updating and securing web servers to mitigate potential threats.

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