This is a threat because a bad actor could exploit this vulnerability and gain access to database credentials through the web server, leading to leaked sensitive content, like source code, passwords, configuration files and other confidential information.

These issues only impact Apache HTTP Server 2.2.49, and a patch is now available. It is important that anyone running Apache HTTP Server 2.4.49 update immediately.

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