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Apache HTTP Server: CGI environment variable override

Type: advisorySources: OSV

Improper Neutralization of Escape, Meta, or Control Sequences vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server through environment variables set via the Apache configuration unexpectedly superseding variables calculated by the server for CGI programs. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server from 2.4.0 through 2.4.65. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.66 which fixes the issue.

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Affected versions
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Fixed versions
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CVEs
CVE-2025-65082
Confirmed fixed CVEs
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8 Nov 2026, 01:37 UTC · Revision 1

Source evidence

Apache HTTP Server: CGI environment variable override

core-osv · Original source

Published 5 Dec 2025, 10:46 UTC

Improper Neutralization of Escape, Meta, or Control Sequences vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server through environment variables set via the Apache configuration unexpectedly superseding variables calculated by the server for CGI programs. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server from 2.4.0 through 2.4.65. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.66 which fixes the issue.

osv:CVE-2025-65082
Complete source record
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