Apache 2.4.x < 2.4.28 HTTP Vulnerability (OptionsBleed)

high Web App Scanning Plugin ID 98913

Synopsis

Apache 2.4.x < 2.4.28 HTTP Vulnerability (OptionsBleed)

Description

According to its banner, the version of Apache running on the remote host is 2.4.x prior to 2.4.28. It is, therefore, affected by an HTTP vulnerability related to the <Limit {method}> directive in an .htaccess file.

Note that the scanner has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to Apache version 2.4.28 or later.

See Also

https://archive.apache.org/dist/httpd/CHANGES_2.4.28

https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html#2.4.28

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 98913

Type: remote

Published: 1/9/2019

Updated: 3/14/2023

Scan Template: api, basic, full, pci, scan

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

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

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2017-9798

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

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

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2017-9798

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 9/18/2017

Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/18/2017

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2017-9798

BID: 100872, 105598