CVE-2022-22720

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 28.19%

Last modified

CVE-2022-22720 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache HTTP Server 2.4.52 and earlier fails to close inbound connection when errors are encountered discarding the request body, exposing the server to HTTP Request Smuggling. EPSS estimates a 28.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache HTTP Server 2.4.52 and earlier fails to close inbound connection when errors are encountered discarding the request body, exposing the server to HTTP Request Smuggling

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
28.19%

97.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
ApacheHttp Server<= 2.4.52
FedoraprojectFedora34
FedoraprojectFedora35
FedoraprojectFedora36
DebianDebian Linux9.0
OracleEnterprise Manager Ops Center12.4.0.0
OracleHttp Server12.2.1.3.0
OracleHttp Server12.2.1.4.0
OracleZfs Storage Appliance Kit8.8
AppleMac Os X10.15.7Security Update 2020-001
AppleMacos< 10.15.7
AppleMacos>= 11.0, < 11.6.6
AppleMacos>= 12.0, <= 12.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22720?
Apache HTTP Server 2.4.52 and earlier fails to close inbound connection when errors are encountered discarding the request body, exposing the server to HTTP Request Smuggling
How severe is CVE-2022-22720?
CVE-2022-22720 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 28.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22720?
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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Source: NVD / NIST