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CVE-1999-0852

IBM WebSphere sets permissions that allow a local user to modify a deinstallation script or its data files stored in /usr/bin.

Severity
High 7.2
Published
2 Dec 1999
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
0.3% in the next 30 daysHigher than 28% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed
Attacker can
Read data · Change data · Take it down
CVSS vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
IBM WebSphere Application ServerServers and applications · cpe:a:ibm:websphere_application_server
  • Version 3.0

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-0852
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-0852