CVE-2024-39573

Apache HTTP Server: mod_rewrite proxy handler substitution

Description

Potential SSRF in mod_rewrite in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows an attacker to cause unsafe RewriteRules to unexpectedly setup URL's to be handled by mod_proxy. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.48%
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/2024/07/01/11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39573?
CVE-2024-39573 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-39573?
To fix CVE-2024-39573, 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-2024-39573 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-39573 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-2024-39573?
CVE-2024-39573 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server.
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