Apache HTTP Server up to 1.3.6.2 on Windows Directory information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apache HTTP Server up to 1.3.6.2 on Windows. Affected is an unknown function. Such manipulation with the input //////////... leads to information disclosure (Directory). This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2000-0505. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apache HTTP Server up to 1.3.6.2 on Windows (Web Server). Affected by this issue is an unknown code block. The manipulation with the input value //////////... leads to a information disclosure vulnerability (Directory). 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. CVE summarizes:

The Apache 1.3.x HTTP server for Windows platforms allows remote attackers to list directory contents by requesting a URL containing a large number of / characters.

The weakness was presented 05/31/2000 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2000-0505. 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. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10440 (Apache for Windows Multiple Forward Slash Directory Listing), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86375 (Generic Web Server Directory Traversal Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (4575), Exploit-DB (19975), Tenable (10440), SecurityFocus (BID 1284†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-146†). See VDB-2839, VDB-2840, VDB-2838 and VDB-20636 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Name: Directory
Class: Information disclosure / Directory
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
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Nessus ID: 10440
Nessus Name: Apache for Windows Multiple Forward Slash Directory Listing
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OpenVAS ID: 10440
OpenVAS Name: Check for Apache Multiple / vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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10/16/2002 +855 days 🔍
06/24/2014 +4269 days 🔍
04/18/2025 +3951 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0505 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0505
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15608
X-Force: 4575
SecurityFocus: 1284
Vulnerability Center: 146 - Apache 4 windows 1.3x dir list, Medium

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

Created: 06/24/2014 23:30
Updated: 04/18/2025 14:24
Changes: 06/24/2014 23:30 (76), 04/16/2019 15:11 (1), 06/25/2021 07:41 (2), 04/18/2025 14:24 (18)
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Cache ID: 216:170:103

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