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Apache .htaccess and .htpasswd Disclosure

medium Nessus Plugin ID 106231

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Synopsis

The remote web server discloses information via HTTP request.

Description

The Apache server does not properly restrict access to .htaccess and/or .htpasswd files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can download these files and potentially uncover important information.

Solution

Change the Apache configuration to block access to these files.

See Also

https://www.owasp.org/index.php/SCG_WS_Apache

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 106231

File Name: apache_ht_disclosure.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: Remote

Family: Web Servers

Published: 1/22/2018

Updated: 4/22/2026

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

CVSS Score Rationale: Tenable score for information disclosure.

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

CVSS Score Source: manual

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5.3

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:apache:http_server

Required KB Items: installed_sw/Apache

Exploited by Nessus: true