CVE-2021-28476 is a vulnerability that affects the Apache HTTP Server, also known as Apache. It is a flaw in the software that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on a vulnerable system. This vulnerability has a severity score of 8.1 out of 10, which indicates a high level of risk and potential impact.
The vulnerability was discovered by a security researcher and reported to the Apache Software Foundation on April 5th, 2021. The Apache team released a patch to address the vulnerability on May 4th, 2021. Organizations using Apache HTTP Server are strongly advised to update their installations as soon as possible to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
If left unpatched, the vulnerability can allow an attacker to gain remote access to a vulnerable system and execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the Apache process. This could result in confidential data theft, unauthorized access to sensitive information, or even complete system compromise. Therefore, it is important for organizations to prioritize the deployment of the patch to protect their systems from this vulnerability.