Vulnerability identifier: #VU80760

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41081

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
mod_jk
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application when a configuration included "JkOptions +ForwardDirectories" but the configuration did not provide explicit mounts for all possible proxied requests. A remote attacker can view status worker and possibly bypass security constraints configured in httpd.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

mod_jk: 1.2.1 - 1.2.48

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External links
http://lists.apache.org/thread/rd1r26w7271jyqgzr4492tooyt583d8b

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.