VDB-13808 · CVE-1999-0236 · XFDB 332

Apache HTTP Server ScriptAlias information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache HTTP Server and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file ScriptAlias. Such manipulation leads to information disclosure. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-1999-0236. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apache HTTP Server (Web Server). Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the file ScriptAlias. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

scriptalias directory in ncsa and apache httpd allowed attackers to read cgi programs.

The weakness was presented 01/01/1997. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0236. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (332), Exploit-DB (20595), SecurityFocus (BID 2300†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-682†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

NCSA WebServer
Apache HTTP Server

Productinfo

Type

Web Server

Vendor

Apache

Name

HTTP Server

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.2

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.8
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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01/22/2003 +2212 days 🔍
06/17/2014 +4164 days 🔍
04/17/2025 +3957 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0236 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0236
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13808
X-Force: 332
SecurityFocus: 2300
Vulnerability Center: 682 - NCSA/Apache httpd ScriptAlias Source Retrieval Vulnerability, Low

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 00:03
Updated: 04/17/2025 19:22
Changes: 06/18/2014 00:03 (55), 04/16/2019 15:11 (1), 06/23/2021 03:07 (12), 12/08/2024 23:14 (25), 04/17/2025 19:22 (4)
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