CVE-2008-4360

lighttpd: mod_userdir information disclosure on case-insensitve filesystems

Published Oct 3, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 4.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
mod_userdir in lighttpd before 1.4.20, when a case-insensitive operating system or filesystem is used, performs case-sensitive comparisons on filename components in configuration options, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, as demonstrated by a request for a .PHP file when there is a configuration rule for .php files.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-1645-1 New lighttpd packages fix various problems
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-4341 mod_userdir in lighttpd before 1.4.20, when a case-insensitive operating system or filesystem is used, performs case-sensitive comparisons on filename components in configuration options, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, as demonstrated by a request for a .PHP file when there is a configuration rule for .php files.
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 10:17 AM
Reserved
Sep 30, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 3, 2008, 5:41 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:57 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Mar 11, 2008, 12:00 AM