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The apache security tag on WindowsForum.com covers vulnerabilities and fixes for the Apache HTTP Server, with a focus on recent CVEs such as CVE-2025-66200. This specific flaw involves a suEXEC bypass in mod_userdir that can allow local web-site owners to execute CGI scripts under an unexpected userid, affecting Apache 2.4.7 through 2.4.65. The fix is included in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.66, and administrators of multi-user or shared hosting environments are advised to prioritize patching. Discussions emphasize configuration hardening and timely updates to mitigate risks. The tag is relevant for IT professionals managing Apache on Windows or Linux systems who need to stay informed about security advisories and remediation steps.
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    Apache CVE-2025-66200: mod_userdir suEXEC bypass fixed in 2.4.66

    The Apache HTTP Server project has published a security fix addressing CVE-2025-66200, a moderate-severity bypass in the interaction between mod_userdir, suexec, and AllowOverride FileInfo that can allow a local web‑site owner (or any actor able to control an .htaccess file) to cause certain CGI...
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