Vulnerability in Apache Http_server

CVE-2023-38709

Faulty input validation in the core of Apache allows malicious or exploitable backend/content generators to split HTTP responses. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: through 2.4.58.

EPSS: 0.039 (89.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38709?
CVE-2023-38709 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Http_server, classified under Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2024-04-04.
How severe is CVE-2023-38709?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-38709 known to be exploited?
10 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.