CVE-2004-0885: The mod_ssl module in Apache 2.0.35 through 2.0.52, when using the "SSLCipherSuite" directive in directory...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Apache mod_ssl configuration flaw. If administrators relied on tighter SSL cipher rules for a specific directory or location, remote clients could bypass those narrower rules and use any cipher allowed by the wider virtual host. The main business risk is unintended use of weaker encryption policy on legacy Apache 2.0 deployments. Exposure is most likely on legacy Apache 2.0.35-2.0.52 systems using mod_ssl with SSLCipherSuite inside Directory or Location scope. Systems enforcing cipher policy only at virtual host scope are less directly implicated by the described condition. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless a business-critical system still runs affected Apache with scoped cipher rules. Prioritize remediation where weak ciphers could violate compliance, customer commitments, or internal encryption standards. Mitigation focus: Review vendor advisories for the affected operating system or Apache package.; Upgrade or replace unsupported Apache 2.0 deployments following vendor guidance.; Avoid relying on directory or location scoped SSLCipherSuite restrictions on affected versions..

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Jun 30, 2026, 02:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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