First published: Mon Jul 01 2024(Updated: )
Substitution encoding issue in mod_rewrite in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows attacker to execute scripts in directories permitted by the configuration but not directly reachable by any URL or source disclosure of scripts meant to only to be executed as CGI. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue. Some RewriteRules that capture and substitute unsafely will now fail unless rewrite flag "UnsafeAllow3F" is specified.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Apache Http Server | <2.4.60 |
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The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2295013 is considered critical due to the potential for script execution in unauthorized directories.
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2295013, you should upgrade your Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.60 or later.
Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.59 and earlier are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2295013.
REDHAT-BUG-2295013 identifies a substitution encoding issue within mod_rewrite in Apache HTTP Server.
Exploiting REDHAT-BUG-2295013 could lead to unauthorized script execution or disclosure of sensitive script information.