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Apache HTTP Server mod_proxy Reverse Proxy Information Disclosure
medium Nessus Plugin ID 56972
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Synopsis
The web server running on the remote host has an information disclosure vulnerability.Description
The version of Apache HTTP Server running on the remote host is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability. When configured as a reverse proxy, improper use of the RewriteRule and ProxyPassMatch directives could cause the web server to proxy requests to arbitrary hosts. This allows a remote attacker to indirectly send requests to intranet servers.Solution
Upgrade to Apache httpd 2.2.22 or later.See Also
http://www.nessus.org/u?7fedbcf7
https://community.qualys.com/blogs/securitylabs/tags/cve-2011-4317
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 56972
File Name: apache_mod_proxy_info_leak.nasl
Version: 1.17
Type: remote
Family: Web Servers
Published: 11/29/2011
Updated: 6/27/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 4.4
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 5
Temporal Score: 3.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:apache:http_server
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 1/31/2012
Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/5/2011
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2011-3368, CVE-2011-4317