CVE-2024-40725

Medium

Published: —Translated: 27/07/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

A partial fix for CVE-2024-39884 in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.61 ignores some legacy content-type based configurations like AddType. Under certain circumstances with indirect file requests, this can lead to source code disclosure of local content.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves potential leakage of sensitive application source code, which could facilitate further attacks on the server.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of Apache HTTP Server that includes a complete fix for this vulnerability.

Original NVD description (English source)

A partial fix for CVE-2024-39884 in the core of Apache HTTP Server 2.4.61 ignores some use of the legacy content-type based configuration of handlers. "AddType" and similar configuration, under some circumstances where files are requested indirectly, result in source code disclosure of local conten