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Vulnerability record · CVE-2000-0869 · published 14 November 2000

CVE-2000-0869: Apache 1.3.12 on SuSE Linux default WebDAV directory listing

Apache · Http Server

The default configuration of Apache 1.3.12 shipped with SuSE Linux 6.4 enables WebDAV, allowing remote clients to issue PROPFIND requests that enumerate arbitrary directories. This exposes directory structure and file names that should not be publicly listable, weakening the server's information-hiding posture.

5.0 CVSS 2.0 Medium EPSS 51% · top 1.1%
5.0CVSS 2.0 base score
51%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
2Affected product versions listed by NVD
8References, 2 tagged exploit
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

The default configuration of Apache 1.3.12 in SuSE Linux 6.4 enables WebDAV, which allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories via the PROPFIND HTTP request method.

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Automated analysis

Generated by VULONE's analysis model from the NVD record, CISA KEV and EPSS data on 20 September 2026. Confidence: high.

medium priorityThe flaw is an unauthenticated information disclosure rated CVSS 5.0 with public exploit material, but it grants only read access and affects a very old Apache/SuSE release.

What it is

The default configuration of Apache 1.3.12 shipped with SuSE Linux 6.4 enables WebDAV, allowing remote clients to issue PROPFIND requests that enumerate arbitrary directories. This exposes directory structure and file names that should not be publicly listable, weakening the server's information-hiding posture.

Impact

An unauthenticated remote attacker gains read-only visibility into directory contents and file names on the web server, which can support reconnaissance for follow-on attacks. No data modification or code execution is provided by this flaw.

Attack surface

Reachable over the network via HTTP by sending a PROPFIND request to the WebDAV-enabled server; no authentication or user interaction is required per the AV:N/AC:L/Au:N vector.

Exploitation

Not listed in CISA KEV and no ransomware associations are documented; EPSS is high (0.5095, ~98.9th percentile) and a reference carries an Exploit tag, indicating public exploit material exists.

What to do

  • Apply the vendor patch or upgrade Apache/SuSE packages referenced in the SuSE and AtStake advisories.
  • Disable WebDAV (mod_dav) on hosts that do not require it, or restrict it to authenticated users.
  • Block or filter PROPFIND and other WebDAV methods at the reverse proxy or web server for public-facing sites.
  • Audit Apache configuration for default-enabled modules and remove unnecessary ones.
  • Restrict directory listing and access controls so unauthenticated clients cannot enumerate paths.

Detection

  • Search web server access logs for PROPFIND requests, especially from unauthenticated or unexpected source IPs.
  • Alert on HTTP methods other than GET/POST/HEAD reaching production web servers.
  • Monitor for bursts of PROPFIND requests indicating directory enumeration activity.
  • Review Apache configuration baselines for enabled mod_dav on internet-facing hosts.

This assessment is produced automatically and is not human-reviewed. Verify against the vendor advisory before acting on it.

Affected products

2 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/linux/suse/2000-q3/0906.html Vendor Advisory
http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2000/a090700-3.txt Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1656 ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5204
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/linux/suse/2000-q3/0906.html Vendor Advisory
http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2000/a090700-3.txt Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1656 ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5204

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2000-0869), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.