CVE-2001-1072

N/A Unknown
Published: August 31, 2001 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Apache with mod_rewrite enabled on most UNIX systems allows remote attackers to bypass RewriteRules by inserting extra / (slash) characters into the requested path, which causes the regular expression in the RewriteRule to fail.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.apacheweek.com/issues/02-02-01#security
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/203955
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3176
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8633
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.apacheweek.com/issues/02-02-01#security
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/203955
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3176
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8633
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.9%
76th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

apache