Apache HTTP Server Path Traversal Vulnerability

Critical Threat Advisory: This vulnerability is documented in active Ransomware campaigns. Immediate remediation required.

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH

7.5 / 10

Minimal Risk Critical

Vector Specification

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

94.39 %

Predictive Probability

Percentile Rank

100.0 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 100.0% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Nov 03, 2021

Remediation Due

Nov 17, 2021

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

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. The original patch issued under this CVE ID is insufficient, please review remediation information under CVE-2021-42013.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence

NVD

National Vulnerability Database

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-41773