CVE-2008-4360
mod_userdir in lighttpd before 1.4.20, when a case-insensitive operating system or filesystem is...
CVE-2008-4360 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Lighttpd, published October 3, 2008. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 4.35%, the 91st percentile. Fixed in lighttpd 1.4.19-5.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 4.35%EPSS, 91st percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
1.4.19-5lighttpd +3 more
Description
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
lighttpdDebian:12 | before 1.4.19-5 | 1.4.19-5 |
lighttpdDebian:13 | before 1.4.19-5 | 1.4.19-5 |
lighttpdDebian:14 | before 1.4.19-5 | 1.4.19-5 |
lighttpdDebian:4.0 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 1.4.13-4etch11, plus listed versions 1.4.13-41.4.13-4etch11.4.13-4etch101.4.13-4etch21.4.13-4etch3 Show 6 moreShow less1.4.13-4etch41.4.13-4etch51.4.13-4etch61.4.13-4etch71.4.13-4etch81.4.13-4etch9 | 1.4.13-4etch11 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2008-4360- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-200
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2008-4360- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-4341No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2008-4341- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-73r4-8h5j-2cjgNo score
mod_userdir in lighttpd before 1.4.20, when a case-insensitive operating system or filesystem is...
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.
- Record
GHSA-73r4-8h5j-2cjg- Weakness
- CWE-200
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2008-4360- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2008-4360No score
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.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2008-4360- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
secunia.com/advisories/32069
lighttpd.net/security/lighttpd-1.4.x_userdir_lowercase.patch
wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0309
securityfocus.com/bid/31600
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trac.lighttpd.net/trac/changeset/2283
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45689
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/30/1
vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2741
debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1645
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-04.xml
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4360
github.com/advisories/GHSA-73r4-8h5j-2cjg
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2008-4360