CVE-1999-0978: htdig allows remote attackers to execute commands via filenames with shell metacharacters.

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:52.001Z

Summary

htdig allows remote attackers to execute commands via filenames with shell metacharacters.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:52.001Z · 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.

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