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CVE-2024-38474

Apache HTTP Server vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 2.46%
  1. Published1 Jul 2024

Description

Substitution encoding issue in mod_rewrite in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows attacker to execute scripts in directories permitted by the configuration but not directly reachable by any URL or source disclosure of scripts meant to only to be executed as CGI. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue. Some RewriteRules that capture and substitute unsafely will now fail unless rewrite flag "UnsafeAllow3F" is specified.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apache HTTP Server≥ 2.4.0 < 2.4.60
Netapp Clustered Data Ontap9.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Apache HTTP Server≥ 2.4.60

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-38474 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-38474 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 2.46%.

How severe is CVE-2024-38474?

CVE-2024-38474 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 2.46% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38474?

Affected products include Apache HTTP Server, Netapp Clustered Data Ontap.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38474?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apache HTTP Server 2.4.60 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.