What is the severity and impact of CVE-1999-0710?

CVE-1999-0710: The Squid package in Red Hat Linux 5.2 and 6.0, and other distributions, installs cachemgr.cgi in a public web directory

UNKNOWN

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:48.068Z

Summary

The Squid package in Red Hat Linux 5.2 and 6.0, and other distributions, installs cachemgr.cgi in a public web directory, which allows remote attackers to use it as an intermediary to connect to other systems.

Why It Matters

UNKNOWN severity with CVSS n/a.

Risks left unpatched can lead to remote code execution, data exposure or lateral movement — verify exposure against the affected software below.

Current Status

Vulnerability status: Not listed in CISA KEV
Last intelligence update: 2026-08-21 · source: NVD

Entity Activity Timeline

2026-08-21 — Intelligence record updated（NVD sync）

No recorded activity beyond NVD publication and sync updates.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:48.068Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

Sources & Evidence

16 reference(s) · attribution: NVD

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