CVE-2013-1862
EPSS 52.4%
Description
mod_rewrite.c in the mod_rewrite module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.x before 2.2.25 writes data to a log file without sanitizing non-printable characters, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an HTTP request containing an escape sequence for a terminal emulator.
How to fix CVE-2013-1862
To remediate CVE-2013-1862, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/apache2—upgrade to 2.4.1-1 or later
Is CVE-2013-1862 being exploited?
Likely — EPSS is 52.4%, placing CVE-2013-1862 in the top tier of vulnerabilities by exploitation probability. Prioritise patching.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 2.4.1-1