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CVE-2021-42013 Apache · HTTP Server

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

CRITICAL
9.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

94.41 %
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. This CVE ID resolves an incomplete patch for CVE-2021-41773.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

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