CVE-2007-1742: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-1742: suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 uses a partial comparison for verifying whether the current dire...

suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 uses a partial comparison for verifying whether the current directory is within the document root, which might allow local users to perform unauthorized operations on incorrect directories, as demonstrated using "html_backup" and "htmleditor" under an "html" directory. NOTE: the researcher, who is reliable, claims that the vendor disputes the issue because "the attacks described rely on an insecure server configuration" in which the user "has write access to the document root."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 13:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old Apache HTTP Server suEXEC issue reported for httpd 2.2.3. It concerns local users abusing directory-name checks when suEXEC verifies document-root containment. Business impact is mainly relevant to legacy shared hosting or multi-user servers. The vendor reportedly disputed the issue as dependent on insecure configuration. Likely exposure is limited to legacy Apache httpd 2.2.3 deployments with suEXEC enabled and local untrusted users able to write under the document root. Internet-only attackers are not indicated by the provided sources. Treat as low urgency unless the organization still runs legacy shared hosting with local untrusted users. The larger business concern is unsupported Apache 2.2 exposure and weak server permission models. Mitigation focus: Identify any Apache httpd 2.2.3 systems using suEXEC.; Review vendor and distribution guidance for supported fixes or upgrade paths.; Remove unnecessary local user write access to document roots..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 06:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 13, 2007, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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