CVE-2024-38474

Apache HTTP Server weakness with encoded question marks in backreferences

Description

Substitution encoding issue in mod_rewrite in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows attacker to execute scripts in directories permitted by the configuration but not directly reachable by any URL or source disclosure of scripts meant to only to be executed as CGI. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue. Some RewriteRules that capture and substitute unsafely will now fail unless rewrite flag "UnsafeAllow3F" is specified.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.76% Top 30%
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/ third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/01/7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38474?
CVE-2024-38474 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38474?
To fix CVE-2024-38474, 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-2024-38474 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38474 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-38474?
CVE-2024-38474 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server.
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