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Apache HTTP Server 2.2.6, 2.0.61 and 1.3.39 'mod_status' Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

The Apache HTTP Server 'mod_status' module is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and to launch other attacks. Reportedly, attackers can also use this issue to redirect users' browsers to arbitrary locations, which may aid in phishing attacks.

The issue affects versions prior to Apache 2.2.7-dev, 2.0.62-dev, and 1.3.40-dev.