CVE Watch—

CVE-2021-42013

Apache HTTP Server Path Traversal Vulnerability

CVSS

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No CVSS

EPSS

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KEV

YES

Nov 3, 2021

Exploit Today

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EPSS · 30d

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KEV catalog record

Product

Apache / HTTP Server

Vulnerability

Apache HTTP Server Path Traversal Vulnerability

Added to KEV

Nov 3, 2021

Remediate by

Nov 17, 2021

Known ransomware use

Yes

Summary description

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.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42013

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