CVE-2007-6514: Apache HTTP Server, when running on Linux with a document root on a Windows share mounted using smbfs, allo...

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This CVE describes a source disclosure issue in a specific Apache setup: Linux Apache serving a document root from a Windows share mounted with smbfs. Certain requested paths could bypass the intended PHP handling and return unprocessed PHP source, potentially exposing credentials or business logic. Exposure appears limited to Apache-on-Linux deployments serving web content directly from a Windows share mounted with smbfs, especially where PHP is mapped through AddType. Standard Apache deployments without that filesystem arrangement are not shown affected in the bundle. Treat this as targeted configuration risk, not a broad Apache emergency. Prioritize review if legacy Apache/PHP services serve content from Windows shares, because source disclosure can expose credentials and accelerate deeper compromise. Mitigation focus: Check Apache, PHP, and OS vendor guidance for supported remediation.; Avoid serving public document roots directly from smbfs-mounted Windows shares.; Move sensitive web code to a supported local or tested filesystem path..

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

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