Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue affects a very old PHP 3.x deployment on Apache 1.3.6. A remote attacker could read files from the server using a crafted directory traversal request. The main business risk is disclosure of configuration files, credentials, or sensitive local data on legacy systems. Likely limited to legacy systems still running PHP 3.x/PHP3 with Apache 1.3.6, especially internet-facing web servers or forgotten internal applications. Prioritize discovery first. If any exposed legacy PHP3 on Apache 1.3.6 remains, plan urgent retirement or isolation because file disclosure can expose secrets. Mitigation focus: Inventory and retire any PHP 3.x or Apache 1.3.6 systems.; Check vendor or historical advisory guidance for supported upgrade or patch paths.; Disable legacy PHP3 handlers where they are not required..
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- apache-php-disclose-files(5659)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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