CVE-2000-0505

Apache HTTP Server - Directory Listing via Excessive Slash Characters

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2000-0505. PoCs published by H D Moore.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a path length vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server 1.3.x on Windows to bypass directory listing restrictions. By appending excessive '/' characters, it forces a stat() failure, tricking Apache into displaying directory contents instead of the index file.

Description

The Apache 1.3.x HTTP server for Windows platforms allows remote attackers to list directory contents by requesting a URL containing a large number of / characters.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by H D Moore · perlremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19975

This exploit leverages a path length vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server 1.3.x on Windows to bypass directory listing restrictions. By appending excessive '/' characters, it forces a stat() failure, tricking Apache into displaying directory contents instead of the index file.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apache HTTP Server 1.3.x (win32)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Apache HTTP Server 1.3.x running on Windows · Directory listing enabled in configuration
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (9)

Core 9
Core References
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1284
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4575

Scores

EPSS 0.4665
EPSS Percentile 98.7%

Details

Status published
Products (6)
apache/http_server 1.3.6
apache/http_server 1.3.9
apache/http_server 1.3.11
apache/http_server 1.3.12
ibm/http_server 1.3.3
ibm/http_server 1.3.6.2
Published May 31, 2000
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026