Apache HTTP Server server-info request has been detected
| apache-server-info-detected (16890) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
server-info is a built-in Apache HTTP Server handler used to retrieve the server's configuration information. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted URL to a vulnerable server to obtain sensitive information. A server-info request sent to Apache HTTP Server has been detected.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
This event is for informational purposes only.
References:
- Stanford WebAuth v3 Web site: Apache's Handler Use - Apache HTTP Server.
Platforms Affected:
- Apache HTTP Server
- Various vendors Any operating system
Reported:
Not available
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