UNKNOWN CVSS 5.0
Published: 1999-05-01

CVE-1999-1418

mirabilis icq_web_front Security Advisory (CVE-1999-1418)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-1999-1418 impacting mirabilis icq_web_front. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
ICQ99 ICQ web server build 1701 with "Active Homepage" enabled generates allows remote attackers to determine the existence of files on the server by comparing server responses when a file exists ("404 Forbidden") versus when a file does not exist ("404 not found").

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product mirabilis / icq_web_front
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-1999-1418 impacting mirabilis icq_web_front.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-1999-1418.yaml
id: cve-1999-1418

info:
  name: mirabilis icq_web_front - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-1999-1418 affecting mirabilis icq_web_front.
    Evaluation: ICQ99 ICQ web server build 1701 with "Active Homepage" enabled generates allows remote attackers to determine the existence of files on the ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-1999-1418
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.0
    cve-id: CVE-1999-1418
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-1999-1418,mirabilis,icq_web_front,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "icq_web_front"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-1999-1418.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-1999-1418
# Target: mirabilis icq_web_front | CVSS: 5.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-1999-1418 (mirabilis icq_web_front)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against mirabilis icq_web_front scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-1999-1418.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-1999-1418
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install icq_web_front 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade icq_web_front 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update icq_web_front

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i icq_web_front 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i icq_web_front

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-1999-1418 in mirabilis icq_web_front?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update mirabilis icq_web_front packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-1999-1418?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-1999-1418?

CVE-1999-1418 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-1999-1418
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor mirabilis
Product icq_web_front
Published 1999-05-01
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N