VulnerabilityAnalyzed

CVE-2025-58098

Apache HTTP Server 2.4.65 and earlier with Server Side Includes (SSI) enabled and mod_cgid (but not mod_cgi) passes the shell-escaped query string to #exec cmd="..." directives.

HIGH 8.3EPSS 1.42%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.42%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

Apache HTTP Server 2.4.65 and earlier with Server Side Includes (SSI) enabled and mod_cgid (but not mod_cgi) passes the shell-escaped query string to #exec cmd="..." directives. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.66. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.66, which fixes the issue.

CVSS 3.1: 8.3 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
EPSS: 1.42% probability · 71th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-201
Affected: apache/http server
Source: security@apache.org

References

https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/12/04/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.