CVE-2024-53868

Apache Traffic Server: Malformed chunked message body allows request smuggling

Description

Apache Traffic Server allows request smuggling if chunked messages are malformed.  This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 9.2.0 through 9.2.9, from 10.0.0 through 10.0.4. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.2.10 or 10.0.5, which fixes the issue.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.24%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Traffic Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/rwyx91rsrnmpjbm04footfjjf6m9d1c9 vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/02/4 mailing list third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53868?
CVE-2024-53868 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-53868?
To fix CVE-2024-53868, 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-2024-53868 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-53868 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-2024-53868?
CVE-2024-53868 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Traffic Server.
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