CVE-2020-1927: Medium severity Apache HTTP Server vulnerability

Published Apr 1, 2020
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Updated

A flaw was found in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.41. Redirects configured with modrewrite that were intended to be self-referential might be fooled by encoded newlines and redirected instead to an unexpected URL within the request URL.

Other sources

In Apache HTTP Server 2.4.0 to 2.4.41, redirects configured with modrewrite that were intended to be self-referential might be fooled by encoded newlines and redirect instead to an an unexpected URL within the request URL.

Affected Software

37 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-apr<0:1.6.3-86.jbcs.el6
0:1.6.3-86.jbcs.el6
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-brotli<0:1.0.6-21.jbcs.el6
0:1.0.6-21.jbcs.el6
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-httpd<0:2.4.37-52.jbcs.el6
0:2.4.37-52.jbcs.el6
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-openssl<1:1.1.1c-16.jbcs.el6
1:1.1.1c-16.jbcs.el6
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-apr<0:1.6.3-86.jbcs.el7
0:1.6.3-86.jbcs.el7
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-brotli<0:1.0.6-21.jbcs.el7
0:1.0.6-21.jbcs.el7
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-httpd<0:2.4.37-52.jbcs.el7
0:2.4.37-52.jbcs.el7
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-openssl<1:1.1.1c-16.jbcs.el7
1:1.1.1c-16.jbcs.el7
redhat/httpd<0:2.4.6-95.el7
0:2.4.6-95.el7
redhat/httpd24-httpd<0:2.4.34-18.el6
0:2.4.34-18.el6
redhat/httpd24-httpd<0:2.4.34-18.el7
0:2.4.34-18.el7
Apache HTTP Server>=2.4.0<=2.4.41
Fedoraproject Fedora=31
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=20.04
openSUSE Leap=15.1
NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager Core Package
Broadcom Brocade Fabric Operating System
Oracle Communications Element Manager=8.1.1
Oracle Communications Element Manager=8.2.0
Oracle Communications Element Manager=8.2.1
Oracle Communications Session Report Manager=8.1.1
Oracle Communications Session Report Manager=8.2.0
Oracle Communications Session Report Manager=8.2.1
Oracle Communications Session Route Manager=8.1.1
Oracle Communications Session Route Manager=8.2.0
Oracle Communications Session Route Manager=8.2.1
Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center=12.4.0.0
Oracle Instantis Enterprisetrack>=17.1<=17.3
Oracle SD-WAN Aware=8.2
Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Kit=8.8
redhat/httpd<2.4.42
2.4.42
debian/apache2
2.4.62-1~deb11u12.4.67-1~deb11u32.4.68-1~deb12u12.4.67-1~deb12u32.4.68-1~deb13u12.4.67-1~deb13u32.4.68-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jbcs-httpd24-apr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:1.6.3-86.jbcs.el6
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jbcs-httpd24-brotli to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:1.0.6-21.jbcs.el6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jbcs-httpd24-httpd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:2.4.37-52.jbcs.el6
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jbcs-httpd24-openssl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.1.1c-16.jbcs.el6
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jbcs-httpd24-apr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:1.6.3-86.jbcs.el7
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jbcs-httpd24-brotli to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:1.0.6-21.jbcs.el7
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jbcs-httpd24-httpd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:2.4.37-52.jbcs.el7
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jbcs-httpd24-openssl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.1.1c-16.jbcs.el7
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:2.4.6-95.el7
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd24-httpd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:2.4.34-18.el6
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd24-httpd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:2.4.34-18.el7
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.42
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/apache2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.62-1~deb11u1Fixed in 2.4.67-1~deb11u3Fixed in 2.4.68-1~deb12u1Fixed in 2.4.67-1~deb12u3Fixed in 2.4.68-1~deb13u1Fixed in 2.4.67-1~deb13u3Fixed in 2.4.68-1
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache HTTP Server (httpd) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.42

Event History

Apr 1, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:08 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Apr 2, 2020
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 3, 2020
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:14 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 24, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:48 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:49 PM
Description
Jul 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:38 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-1927?

CVE-2020-1927 is a vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server that allows for redirects configured with mod_rewrite to be fooled and redirected to unexpected URLs.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1927?

The severity of CVE-2020-1927 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

How does CVE-2020-1927 affect Apache HTTP Server?

CVE-2020-1927 affects Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.41.

4

What is the remedy for CVE-2020-1927?

The recommended remedy for CVE-2020-1927 is to update Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.42 or apply the appropriate patch provided by the vendor.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-1927?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-1927 on the official CVE website, NIST NVD website, and the Apache HTTP Server security vulnerabilities page.

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