CVE-2021-42013: Path Traversal and Remote Code Execution in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.49 and 2.4.50 (incomplete fix of CVE-2021-41773)
First published: Thu Oct 07 2021(Updated: )
Apache HTTP Server contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker to perform remote code execution if files outside directories configured by Alias-like directives are not under default require all denied or if CGI scripts are enabled. This CVE ID resolves an incomplete patch for CVE-2021-41773.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Http Server | ||
| Apache Http Server | =2.4.49 | |
| Apache Http Server | =2.4.50 | |
| Fedora | =34 | |
| Fedora | =35 | |
| oracle instantis enterprisetrack | =17.1 | |
| oracle instantis enterprisetrack | =17.2 | |
| oracle instantis enterprisetrack | =17.3 | |
| Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools | <9.2.6.0 | |
| Oracle Secure Backup | <18.1.0.1.0 | |
| netapp cloud backup |
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Reference Links
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN51106450/index.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164501/Apache-HTTP-Server-2.4.50-Path-Traversal-Code-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164609/Apache-HTTP-Server-2.4.50-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164629/Apache-2.4.49-2.4.50-Traversal-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164941/Apache-HTTP-Server-2.4.50-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165089/Apache-HTTP-Server-2.4.50-CVE-2021-42013-Exploitation.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167397/Apache-2.4.50-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/07/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/08/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/08/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/08/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/08/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/08/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/08/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/09/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/11/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/15/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/16/1
- https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r17a4c6ce9aff662efd9459e9d1850ab4a611cb23392fc68264c72cb3@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r7c795cd45a3384d4d27e57618a215b0ed19cb6ca8eb070061ad5d837@%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb5b0e46f179f60b0c70204656bc52fcb558e961cb4d06a971e9e3efb@%3Cusers.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RMIIEFINL6FUIOPD2A3M5XC6DH45Y3CC/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WS5RVHOIIRECG65ZBTZY7IEJVWQSQPG3/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-20
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211029-0009/
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-apache-httpd-pathtrv-LAzg68cZ
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.html
- https://www.povilaika.com/apache-2-4-50-exploit/
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r17a4c6ce9aff662efd9459e9d1850ab4a611cb23392fc68264c72cb3%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r7c795cd45a3384d4d27e57618a215b0ed19cb6ca8eb070061ad5d837%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb5b0e46f179f60b0c70204656bc52fcb558e961cb4d06a971e9e3efb%40%3Cusers.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RMIIEFINL6FUIOPD2A3M5XC6DH45Y3CC/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WS5RVHOIIRECG65ZBTZY7IEJVWQSQPG3/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42013
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-42013.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is Apache HTTP Server Path Traversal Vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-42013?
The severity of CVE-2021-42013 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
How does CVE-2021-42013 affect Apache HTTP Server?
CVE-2021-42013 affects Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.49 and 2.4.50.
How can I fix the Apache HTTP Server Path Traversal Vulnerability (CVE-2021-42013)?
To fix the vulnerability, update Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.51 or apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor.
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