The document provides detailed recommendations to mitigate the risks associated with the use of software implementing the basic access authentication mechanism (for example, when using Apache HTTP Server); it explains the vulnerability, impact, and solution to address the issue, including the need to update the software and consider implementing additional protections, such as using encryption and enforcing strong passwords. The document also advises on monitoring for potential exploitation attempts and conducting security assessments to ensure the security of systems using this type of software.
https://www.cert.ssi.gouv.fr/pdf/CERTFR-2024-AVI-0416.pdf