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CVE-2017-3167 can let authentication be skipped in certain Apache HTTP Server deployments. The risk is conditional: vulnerable Apache versions must be present, and a third-party module must use a Basic Auth API outside the normal authentication phase. Exposure is most likely where older Apache httpd versions remain in internet-facing or internal services, especially with third-party modules. Vendor advisories indicate downstream packaged products may also have inherited exposure, but the source bundle does not define every affected bundle. Treat as a targeted remediation item for legacy Apache estates. It is not flagged as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but authentication bypass can create serious business impact where vulnerable modules protect sensitive systems. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache HTTP Server to 2.2.33, 2.4.26, or a vendor-fixed supported build.; Apply relevant OS or appliance vendor advisories for bundled Apache httpd packages.; Review third-party modules that call ap_get_basic_auth_pw()..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/HT208221CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHSA-2017:2479CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2017:2483CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180601-0002/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.nomachine.com/SU08O00185CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbux03908en_usCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHSA-2017:3475CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2017:3195CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2017:3476CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- [dev] 20170619 CVE-2017-3167: ap_get_basic_auth_pw authentication bypassCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- RHSA-2017:3477CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2017:3194CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2017:3193CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- GLSA-201710-32CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- RHSA-2017:2478CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- [httpd-cvs] 20190815 svn commit: r1048743 [4/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20190815 svn commit: r1048742 [4/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20190815 svn commit: r1048743 [3/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20190815 svn commit: r1048742 [3/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2019-09CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- [httpd-cvs] 20200401 svn commit: r1058586 [3/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20200401 svn commit: r1058586 [4/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20200401 svn commit: r1058587 [4/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
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Improper Authentication
Improper Authentication represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.