QID 150372

Date Published: 2021-10-19

QID 150372: Apache HTTP Server Path Traversal (CVE-2021-41773)

The Apache HTTP Server, colloquially called Apache, is a free and open-source cross-platform web server software.

The affected version of the Apache server allows remote attackers to read files via a path traversal vulnerability. This vulnerability only impacts Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.49 with the Require all denied access control configuration disabled.

QID Detection Logic (Unauthenticated) :
This QID sends an HTTP GET request to access the server file /etc/passwd and based on the response confirms if the target is vulnerable.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow remote attackers to read sensitive files on the target server.

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to update to Apache HTTP Server. For more information refer to Apache HTTP Server

Vendor References

Apache HTTP Server - httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html

CVEs related to QID 150372

CVE-2021-41773 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
Apache HTTP Server			httpd.apache.org/download.cgi

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