CVE-2021-42013 — Apache HTTP Server Path Traversal Vulnerability

Known ransomware use CISA KEV listed Added November 3, 2021 Remediate by November 17, 2021

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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