CVE-2008-4360

no score yetEPSS 4.3%

mod_userdir in lighttpd before 1.4.20, when a case-insensitive operating system or filesystem is used, performs case-sensitive comparisons on filename components in configuration options, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, as demonstrated by a request for a .PHP file when there is a configuration rule for .php files.

EPSS: 4.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 91% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-31)
CWE: CWE-200
Published: 2008-10-03
Modified: 2026-06-16
Record from: the NVD, synced 2026-10-19

Affected

debian:debian_linux
lighttpd:lighttpd

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/30/1
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/30/2
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/30/3
http://secunia.com/advisories/32069

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