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CVE-2008-1111

mod_cgi in lighttpd 1.4.18 sends the source code of CGI scripts instead of a 500 error when a...

5.0 MediumFix available

CVE-2008-1111 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Lighttpd, published March 4, 2008. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 2.02%, the 81st percentile. Fixed in lighttpd 1.4.18-4.

Severity
5.0 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
Exploit chance
2.02%EPSS, 81st percentile
Exploitation
None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
Fixed in
1.4.18-4lighttpd +4 more

Description

mod_cgi in lighttpd 1.4.18 sends the source code of CGI scripts instead of a 500 error when a fork failure occurs, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Exploit likelihood

2.02%Down 2.3 points since Feb 4, 2022
90%50%10%1%

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
lighttpd
Debian:12
before 1.4.18-4
1.4.18-4
lighttpd
Debian:13
before 1.4.18-4
1.4.18-4
lighttpd
Debian:14
before 1.4.18-4
1.4.18-4
lighttpd
Debian:4.0
before 1.4.13-4etch5, plus listed versions
1.4.13-41.4.13-4etch11.4.13-4etch21.4.13-4etch31.4.13-4etch4
1.4.13-4etch5
lighttpd
openSUSE:Tumbleweed
From an advisory covering 8 CVEs
before 1.4.59-2.1
1.4.59-2.1

What each source reports

NVD Score used5.0

mod_cgi in lighttpd 1.4.18 sends the source code of CGI scripts instead of a 500 error when a fork failure occurs, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Record
CVE-2008-1111
CVSS 2.0
5.0 MediumAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Weakness
CWE-200
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score

mod_cgi in lighttpd 1.4.18 sends the source code of CGI scripts instead of a 500 error when a fork failure occurs, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Record
CVE-2008-1111
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-1120No score

mod_cgi in lighttpd 1.4.18 sends the source code of CGI scripts instead of a 500 error when a fork failure occurs, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Record
EUVD-2008-1120
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-qrp4-26p8-2rmqNo score

mod_cgi in lighttpd 1.4.18 sends the source code of CGI scripts instead of a 500 error when a...

mod_cgi in lighttpd 1.4.18 sends the source code of CGI scripts instead of a 500 error when a fork failure occurs, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Record
GHSA-qrp4-26p8-2rmq
Weakness
CWE-200
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVNo score

mod_cgi in lighttpd 1.4.18 sends the source code of CGI scripts instead of a 500 error when a fork failure occurs, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Record
CVE-2008-1111
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2008-1111No score

mod_cgi in lighttpd 1.4.18 sends the source code of CGI scripts instead of a 500 error when a fork failure occurs, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2008-1111
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:10585-1No score

lighttpd-1.4.59-2.1 on GA media

These are all security issues fixed in the lighttpd-1.4.59-2.1 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.

Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:10585-1
Updated
2026-11-02

History

History
RecordedChangedSources
affected, facts
aliasesEUVD
first indexedCVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV

Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.

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