CVE-2024-38479

Apache Traffic Server: Cache key plugin is vulnerable to cache poisoning attack

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Traffic Server. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 8.0.0 through 8.1.11, from 9.0.0 through 9.2.5. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.2.6, which fixes the issue, or 10.0.2, which does not have the issue.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Traffic Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/y15fh6c7kyqvzm0f9odw7c5jh4r4np0y vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38479?
CVE-2024-38479 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38479?
To fix CVE-2024-38479, 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-2024-38479 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38479 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-38479?
CVE-2024-38479 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Traffic Server.
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