Apache HTTP Server 1.3.9/1.3.11/1.3.12 mod_vhost_alias /cgi-bin Source information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache HTTP Server 1.3.9/1.3.11/1.3.12 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /cgi-bin of the component mod_vhost_alias. The manipulation results in information disclosure (Source). This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-1204. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache HTTP Server 1.3.9/1.3.11/1.3.12 (Web Server). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code of the file /cgi-bin of the component mod_vhost_alias. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability (Source). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Vulnerability in the mod_vhost_alias virtual hosting module for Apache 1.3.9, 1.3.11 and 1.3.12 allows remote attackers to obtain the source code for CGI programs if the cgi-bin directory is under the document root.

The weakness was published 10/13/2000 as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is available at apacheweek.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2000-1204. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86822 (Apache 1.3 mod_vhost_alias Information Disclosure Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (11088) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-4305†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Information disclosure / Source
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: apacheweek.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2000-1204 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-1204
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15810
X-Force: 11088
Vulnerability Center: 4305 - Mod_vhost_alias Module for Apache 1.3.9, 1.3.11, 1.3.12 Allows Source Code Disclosure, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2014 16:08
Updated: 10/11/2025 17:23
Changes: 06/25/2014 16:08 (44), 04/16/2019 15:11 (16), 10/11/2025 17:23 (19)
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