CVE-2012-0216

Description

The default configuration of the apache2 package in Debian GNU/Linux squeeze before 2.2.16-6+squeeze7, wheezy before 2.2.22-4, and sid before 2.2.22-4, when mod_php or mod_rivet is used, provides example scripts under the doc/ URI, which might allow local users to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, gain privileges, or obtain sensitive information via vectors involving localhost HTTP requests to the Apache HTTP Server.

4.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory debian.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75211	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2452	third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0216?: CVE-2012-0216 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0216?: To fix CVE-2012-0216, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-0216 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-0216 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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