CVE-2021-27577
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.54%
Last modified
CVE-2021-27577 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect handling of url fragment vulnerability of Apache Traffic Server allows an attacker to poison the cache. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server 7.0.0 to 7.1.12, 8.0.0 to 8.1.1, 9.0.0 to 9.0.1.. EPSS estimates a 3.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Incorrect handling of url fragment vulnerability of Apache Traffic Server allows an attacker to poison the cache. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server 7.0.0 to 7.1.12, 8.0.0 to 8.1.1, 9.0.0 to 9.0.1.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Traffic Server | >= 7.0.0, <= 7.1.12 |
| Apache | Traffic Server | >= 8.0.0, <= 8.1.1 |
| Apache | Traffic Server | >= 9.0.0, <= 9.0.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4957Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4957Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-27577?
Incorrect handling of url fragment vulnerability of Apache Traffic Server allows an attacker to poison the cache. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server 7.0.0 to 7.1.12, 8.0.0 to 8.1.1, 9.0.0 to 9.0.1.
How severe is CVE-2021-27577?
CVE-2021-27577 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27577?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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