CVE-2007-6388: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mod_status in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.0 through 2.2.6, 2.0.3...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Apache HTTP Server mod_status XSS issue. It matters only when the server-status page is enabled. An attacker could cause script or HTML to run in a victim’s browser through unspecified vectors. The main business risk is exposed legacy web infrastructure with administrative status pages reachable by untrusted users. Exposure is most likely in legacy Apache deployments that still run affected branches and expose server-status to users or the internet. Modern supported Apache deployments are less likely affected, but old packaged appliances, unmanaged servers, and forgotten monitoring endpoints should be checked. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item, not an emergency unless server-status is internet-accessible. Prioritize public-facing or sensitive environments first, especially where obsolete Apache versions remain in production. Mitigation focus: Disable server-status where it is not operationally required.; Restrict server-status to trusted administrators or monitoring systems only.; Upgrade Apache packages using the relevant vendor security advisory..

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Jun 28, 2026, 19:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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