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CVE-2004-0263

5.0 · MEDIUM

PHP 4.3.4 and earlier in Apache 1.x and 2.x (mod_php) can leak global variables between virtual hosts that are handled by the same Apache child process but have different settings, which could allo…

Published Nov 23, 2004apacheEPSS 3.89%

Overview

CVE-2004-0263 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache http_server. It was published on November 23, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PHP 4.3.4 and earlier in Apache 1.x and 2.x (mod_php) can leak global variables between virtual hosts that are handled by the same Apache child process but have different settings, which could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update http_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200402-01.xmlRefwww.osvdb.org/3878Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/9599Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15072Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200402-01.xmlRefwww.osvdb.org/3878Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/9599Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15072

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0263?

CVE-2004-0263 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache http_server. It was published on November 23, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2004-0263?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-0263?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update http_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-0263?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2004-0263 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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