Vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server

CVE-2005-2700

ssl_engine_kernel.c in mod_ssl before 2.8.24, when using "SSLVerifyClient optional" in the global virtual host configuration, does not properly enforce "SSLVerifyClient require" in a per-location context, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

EPSS: 0.306 (98.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2700?
CVE-2005-2700 is a vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server. Published 2005-09-06.
Is CVE-2005-2700 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.