CVE-2024-38476

Apache HTTP Server may use exploitable/malicious backend application output to run local handlers via internal redirect

Description

Vulnerability in core of Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier are vulnerably to information disclosure, SSRF or local script execution via backend applications whose response headers are malicious or exploitable. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.39% Top 25%
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/2024/07/01/9 mailing list third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38476?
CVE-2024-38476 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38476?
To fix CVE-2024-38476, 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-2024-38476 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-38476 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2024-38476?
CVE-2024-38476 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server.
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