CVE-2001-1556

httpd: log files contain information directly supplied by clients and does not filter or quote control characters

Published Jul 14, 2005 CVSS 3.1 · 3.3 Low EPSS 3.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
The log files in Apache web server contain information directly supplied by clients and does not filter or quote control characters, which could allow remote attackers to hide HTTP requests and spoof source IP addresses when logs are viewed with UNIX programs such as cat, tail, and grep.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2001-1533 The log files in Apache web server contain information directly supplied by clients and does not filter or quote control characters, which could allow remote attackers to hide HTTP requests and spoof source IP addresses when logs are viewed with UNIX programs such as cat, tail, and grep.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 5:54 PM
Reserved
Jul 14, 2005, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 31, 2001, 5:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 9:56 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Dec 31, 2001, 12:00 AM