CVE-2024-38473

Apache HTTP Server proxy encoding problem

Description

Encoding problem in mod_proxy in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows request URLs with incorrect encoding to be sent to backend services, potentially bypassing authentication via crafted requests. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 80.90% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/01/6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38473?
CVE-2024-38473 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38473?
To fix CVE-2024-38473, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-38473 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-38473 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~81% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-38473?
CVE-2024-38473 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server.
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