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Apache mod_info /server-info Information Disclosure

medium Nessus Plugin ID 10678

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Synopsis

The remote web server discloses configuration information.

Description

A remote unauthenticated attacker can obtain an overview of the remote Apache web server's configuration by requesting the URL '/server-info'. This overview includes information such as installed modules, their configuration, and assorted run-time settings.

Solution

Update Apache's configuration file(s) to either disable mod_status or restrict access to specific hosts.

See Also

https://www.owasp.org/index.php/SCG_WS_Apache

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 10678

File Name: apache_server_info.nasl

Version: 1.29

Type: remote

Family: Web Servers

Published: 5/28/2001

Updated: 8/9/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:apache:http_server

Required KB Items: installed_sw/Apache

Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/1/1999