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CVE-2009-1195

The Apache HTTP Server 2.2.11 and earlier 2.2 versions does not properly handle Options=IncludesNOEXEC in the AllowOverride directive, which allows local users to gain privileges by configuring (1) Options Includes, (2) Options +Includes, or (3) Options +IncludesNOEXEC in a .htaccess file, and then inserting an exec element in a .shtml file.

Severity
Medium 4.9
Published
28 May 2009
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
17 Oct 2026
Exploit chance
2% in the next 30 daysHigher than 80% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Weakness
CWE-16
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed
Attacker can
Take it down
CVSS vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
Apache HTTP ServerServers and applications · cpe:a:apache:http_server
  • Version 2.2.10
  • Version 2.2.9
  • Version 2.2.8
  • Version 2.2.7
All 9 release lines
  • Version 2.2.0
  • Version 2.2.1
  • Version 2.2.2
  • Version 2.2.3
  • Version 2.2.4
  • Version 2.2.7
  • Version 2.2.8
  • Version 2.2.9
  • Version 2.2.10

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1195
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-1195