PatchTheCVECVE-1999-1374: perlshop.cgi shopping cart program stores sensitive customer information in directories and files that are und
CVE-1999-1374 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting perlshop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
perlshop.cgi shopping cart program stores sensitive customer information in directories and files that are under the web root, which allows remote attackers to obtain that information via an HTTP request.
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 | 2005-05-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-1999-1374?
perlshop: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-1999-1374 being exploited?
CVE-1999-1374 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-1999-1374 affect?
CVE-1999-1374 affects perlshop. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). perlshop.cgi shopping cart program stores sensitive customer information in directories and files that are under the web root, which allows remote attackers to obtain that information via an HTTP request.
How urgent is CVE-1999-1374?
Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.