Apache < 2.0.44 Illegal Character Default Script Mapping Bypass

medium Nessus Plugin ID 11210

Synopsis

The remote web server is affected by a request file disclosure vulnerability.

Description

The remote host appears to be running a version of Apache for Windows that is older than 2.0.44. Such versions are reportedly affected by a flaw that allows an attacker to read files that they should not have access to by appending special characters to them.

Solution

Upgrade to Apache 2.0.44 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 11210

File Name: apache_win32_read_files.nasl

Version: 1.28

Type: remote

Family: Web Servers

Published: 1/22/2003

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 1.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.7

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5.3

Temporal Score: 4.6

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:apache:http_server

Required KB Items: installed_sw/Apache

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/22/2003

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2003-0017

BID: 6660

Secunia: 20493

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