CVE-2013-1862: mod_rewrite.c in the mod_rewrite module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.x before 2.2.25 writes data to a log...

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This is an old Apache HTTP Server 2.2 mod_rewrite logging flaw. A remote request could place terminal escape characters into rewrite logs. If an administrator later viewed those logs in an affected terminal emulator, the escape sequence might trigger command execution in that viewing context. Exposure is most likely on legacy Apache HTTP Server 2.2.x systems before 2.2.25 using mod_rewrite logging. The source bundle does not identify modern Apache 2.4 exposure or specific downstream product versions beyond vendor advisories. Treat as a legacy web infrastructure cleanup item. It is not KEV-listed in the provided sources, but affected internet-facing Apache 2.2 systems should be remediated because the flaw crosses from web requests into administrator workstations through logs. Mitigation focus: Update Apache HTTP Server 2.2.x to 2.2.25 or a vendor fixed package.; Apply relevant vendor advisories for Red Hat, Ubuntu, SUSE, Mandriva, IBM, HP, Cisco, or Apple environments.; Check Apache project patch and vendor guidance before changing platform-specific packages..

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Jun 14, 2026, 22:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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