CVE-2014-5015: bozotic HTTP server (aka bozohttpd) before 20140708, as used in NetBSD, truncates paths when checking .htpa...

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CVE-2014-5015 is an authentication bypass in bozohttpd before 20140708, including use in NetBSD. A remote user could use an overly long path to evade .htpasswd-based restrictions and reach content expected to be protected. This matters if bozohttpd is internet-facing or protects sensitive files. Exposure is most likely on systems running bozohttpd before 20140708, especially NetBSD-hosted services using .htpasswd access controls. Risk is higher for public web servers or internal portals relying on bozohttpd basic authentication for sensitive content. Prioritize patching if bozohttpd protects confidential web content or is internet-facing. The business risk is unauthorized access to restricted files, not server takeover based on the supplied sources. Legacy NetBSD or embedded deployments may require targeted inventory. Mitigation focus: Upgrade bozohttpd to 20140708 or later where applicable.; Review the NetBSD security advisory for supported platform update guidance.; Do not rely on affected bozohttpd .htpasswd controls until patched..

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Jun 14, 2026, 15:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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