Vulnerability in Apache Http_server
CVE-2024-38473
Encoding problem in mod_proxy in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows request URLs with incorrect encoding to be sent to backend services, potentially bypassing authentication via crafted requests. Users are recommended to upgrade…
EPSS: 0.259 (97.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Apache Http_server
- Apache Software Foundation Http Server — versions 2.4.0
- Netapp Ontap — versions 9
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@apache.org (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- security@apache.org (Third Party Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Mailing List)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-38473?
- CVE-2024-38473 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Http_server, classified under Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2024-07-01.
- How severe is CVE-2024-38473?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-38473 known to be exploited?
- 13 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.