CVE-1999-0474: The ICQ Webserver allows remote attackers to use .

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-1999-0474 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting icq. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ICQ Webserver allows remote attackers to use .. to access arbitrary files outside of the user's personal directory.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	1999-04-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mirabilis

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

1999-04-05 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mirabilis icq DOWNGRADE

Affected: 99a_2.13build1700

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 99a_2.13build1700

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy icq || rpm -q icq || icq --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 99a_2.13build1700 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison icq sudo apt install icq=<VERSION_BEFORE_99a_2.13build1700> sudo apt-mark hold icq

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list icq sudo dnf downgrade icq-<VERSION_BEFORE_99a_2.13build1700> sudo dnf versionlock add icq

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-1999-0474?

icq: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-1999-0474 being exploited?

CVE-1999-0474 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-1999-0474 affect?

CVE-1999-0474 affects icq. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The ICQ Webserver allows remote attackers to use .. to access arbitrary files outside of the user's personal directory.

How urgent is CVE-1999-0474?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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