Apache HTTP Server up to 1.3.10 mod_rewrite/mod_vhost_alias privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apache HTTP Server up to 1.3.10. This affects an unknown function of the component mod_rewrite/mod_vhost_alias. Such manipulation leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2000-1206. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache HTTP Server up to 1.3.10 (Web Server) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component mod_rewrite/mod_vhost_alias. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Vulnerability in Apache httpd before 1.3.11, when configured for mass virtual hosting using mod_rewrite, or mod_vhost_alias in Apache 1.3.9, allows remote attackers to retrieve arbitrary files.

The weakness was disclosed 08/20/1999 as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at apacheweek.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2000-1206. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86820 (Security Vulnerability in Apache 1.3 Due to Mass Virtual Hosting).

Upgrading to version 1.3.11 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (11139) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3291†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: HTTP Server 1.3.11

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06/21/2014 +3828 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: apacheweek.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2000-1206 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-1206
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14792
X-Force: 11139
Vulnerability Center: 3291 - Apache httpd before 1.3.11 Files Disclosure, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 21:27
Updated: 10/11/2025 16:23
Changes: 06/21/2014 21:27 (42), 04/16/2019 15:11 (16), 10/11/2025 16:23 (19)
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Cache ID: 216:1ED:103

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