CVE-2022-36760

Name: CVE-2022-36760
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-17T20:15:11.58+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9/10EPSS 1.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36760 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9/10 on the CVSS scale. Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request Smuggling') vulnerability in mod_proxy_ajp of Apache HTTP Server allows an attacker to smuggle requests to the AJP server it forwards requests to. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server Apache HTTP Server 2.4 version 2.4.54 and prior versions.. EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request Smuggling') vulnerability in mod_proxy_ajp of Apache HTTP Server allows an attacker to smuggle requests to the AJP server it forwards requests to. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server Apache HTTP Server 2.4 version 2.4.54 and prior versions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.88%

76.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Http Server	>= 2.4.0, < 2.4.55

References

https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-01
https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-01

Timeline

Published: Jan 17, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36760?

How severe is CVE-2022-36760?

CVE-2022-36760 has a CVSS score of 9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36760?

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