--- title: "CVE-2017-15715: Apache HTTP Server vulnerability | CubePath" description: "In Apache httpd 2.4.0 to 2.4.29, the expression specified in could match '$' to a newline character in a malicious filename, rather…" language: en source: https://cubepath.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-15715 --- # CVE-2017-15715: Apache HTTP Server vulnerability | CubePath ## Description In Apache httpd 2.4.0 to 2.4.29, the expression specified in could match '$' to a newline character in a malicious filename, rather than matching only the end of the filename. This could be exploited in environments where uploads of some files are are externally blocked, but only by matching the trailing portion of the filename. Official description from the CVE record, published by apache. Copyright © 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. See [/security/cve/legal](https://cubepath.com/security/cve/legal) for the CVE license. [View the record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-15715) ## Key data ### EPSS Exploit Prediction Scoring System by FIRST: an estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days. Score 0.86160 (86.2% probability) Percentile 99.7% Scores of Nov 10, 2026 Model v2026.06.15 ## Affected products Products listed in the CVE record, as the CNA published them. - Apache HTTP Server - affected: 2.4.0 to 2.4.29 ## References Links listed in the CVE record. They lead to other sites, which CubePath does not control. - [USN-3627-1](https://usn.ubuntu.com/3627-1/) (usn.ubuntu.com) vendor-advisory - [DSA-4164](https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4164) (debian.org) vendor-advisory - [security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180601-0004](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180601-0004/) - [RHSA-2018:3558](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3558) (access.redhat.com) vendor-advisory - [support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en\_US&doc…](https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en%5FUS&docId=emr%5Fna-hpesbux03909en%5Fus) - [RHSA-2019:0367](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0367) (access.redhat.com) vendor-advisory - [USN-3627-2](https://usn.ubuntu.com/3627-2/) (usn.ubuntu.com) vendor-advisory - [103525](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103525) (securityfocus.com) vdb-entry - [1040570](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040570) (securitytracker.com) vdb-entry - [httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities\_24.html](https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities%5F24.html) - [\[oss-security\] 20180323 CVE-2017-15715: bypass with a trailing newline in the file name](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/03/24/6) (openwall.com) mailing-list - [RHSA-2019:0366](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0366) (access.redhat.com) vendor-advisory - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20190815 svn commit: r1048743 \[4/4\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities\_13.html security/vulnerabilities\_20.html security/vulnerabilities\_22.html security/vulnerabilities\_24.html](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/56c2e7cc9deb1c12a843d0dc251ea7fd3e7e80293cde02fcd65286ba%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20190815 svn commit: r1048742 \[4/4\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities\_13.html security/vulnerabilities\_20.html security/vulnerabilities\_22.html security/vulnerabilities\_24.html](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/84a3714f0878781f6ed84473d1a503d2cc382277e100450209231830%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [security.elarlang.eu/cve-2017-15715-apache-http-server-file…](https://security.elarlang.eu/cve-2017-15715-apache-http-server-filesmatch-bypass-with-a-trailing-newline-at-the-end-of-the-file-name.html) - [tenable.com/security/tns-2019-09](https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2019-09) - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20200401 svn commit: r1058586 \[4/4\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities\_13.html security/vulnerabilities\_20.html security/vulnerabilities\_22.html security/vulnerabilities\_24.html](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd18c3c43602e66f9cdcf09f1de233804975b9572b0456cc582390b6f%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20200401 svn commit: r1058587 \[4/4\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities\_13.html security/vulnerabilities\_20.html security/vulnerabilities\_22.html security/vulnerabilities\_24.html](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/re3d27b6250aa8548b8845d314bb8a350b3df326cacbbfdfe4d455234%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20210330 svn commit: r1073139 \[1/13\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/json/](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf6449464fd8b7437704c55f88361b66f12d5b5f90bcce66af4be4ba9%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20210330 svn commit: r1073143 \[3/3\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r06f0d87ebb6d59ed8379633f36f72f5b1f79cadfda72ede0830b42cf%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20210330 svn commit: r1073140 \[4/4\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/cvejsontohtml.py security/vulnerabilities\_13.html security/vulnerabilities\_20.html security/vulnerabilities\_22.html security/vulnerabilities\_24.html](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc998b18880df98bafaade071346690c2bc1444adaa1a1ea464b93f0a%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20210330 svn commit: r1888194 \[10/13\] - /httpd/site/trunk/content/security/json/](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/re1e3a24664d35bcd0a0e793e0b5fc6ca6c107f99a1b2c545c5d4b467%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20210330 svn commit: r1073139 \[10/13\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/json/](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r04e89e873d54116a0635ef2f7061c15acc5ed27ef7500997beb65d6f%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20210330 svn commit: r1073149 \[1/13\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/ security/json/](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9f93cf6dde308d42a9c807784e8102600d0397f5f834890708bf6920%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20210330 svn commit: r1073149 \[11/13\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/ security/json/](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r6521a7f62276340eabdb3339b2aa9a38c5f59d978497a1f794af53be%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20210603 svn commit: r1075360 \[3/3\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/json/CVE-2021-31618.json security/vulnerabilities\_13.html security/vulnerabilities\_20.html security/vulnerabilities\_22.html security/vulnerabilities\_24.html](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd336919f655b7ff309385e34a143e41c503e133da80414485b3abcc9%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20210606 svn commit: r1075470 \[4/4\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/json/CVE-2020-13938.json security/vulnerabilities\_13.html security/vulnerabilities\_20.html security/vulnerabilities\_22.html security/vulnerabilities\_24.html](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r76142b8c5119df2178be7c2dba88fde552eedeec37ea993dfce68d1d%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list ## Timeline 1. ID reserved Oct 21, 2017 2. Record published Mar 26, 2018 3. Record last updated Sep 17, 2024 ## Look up another CVE ## About CubePath CubePath is a cloud provider with data centers in Europe and the United States. It offers VPS, bare metal servers and DDoS protection. [Cloud VPS](https://cubepath.com/vps) [DDoS protection](https://cubepath.com/ddos-protection) Data from the CVE Program (MITRE), CISA KEV and FIRST EPSS. CVSS is owned by FIRST and used by permission. Not affiliated with or endorsed by MITRE, CISA or FIRST. Data as of Nov 10, 2026, 19:59 UTC. [Sources and licenses](https://cubepath.com/security/cve/legal)