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@stdietrich stdietrich commented Jul 25, 2025

Summary

mod_log_forensic should not be included by default, as the module has security implications and might leak sensitive information from headers incl. passwords.

Upstream documentation also warns about this:
https://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.4/mod/mod_log_forensic.html#security

Additional Context

The default installation through this module should be secure, mod_log_forensics weakens this.

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Fixes #2573

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  • 🟢 Spec tests.
  • 🟢 Acceptance tests.
  • Manually verified. (For example puppet apply)

mod_log_forensic should not be included by default, as the module has
security implications and might leak sensitive information from headers
incl. passwords.

Upstream documentation also warns about this:
https://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.4/mod/mod_log_forensic.html#security
@stdietrich stdietrich requested review from bastelfreak, ekohl, smortex and a team as code owners July 25, 2025 19:19
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Wa added in stdietrich@0f06f1b

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