CVE-2024-28869

Name: CVE-2024-28869
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-12T22:15:07.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-28869 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Traefik is an HTTP reverse proxy and load balancer. In affected versions sending a GET request to any Traefik endpoint with the "Content-length" request header results in an indefinite hang with the default configuration. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Traefik is an HTTP reverse proxy and load balancer. In affected versions sending a GET request to any Traefik endpoint with the "Content-length" request header results in an indefinite hang with the default configuration. This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to induce a denial of service. This vulnerability has been addressed in version 2.11.2 and 3.0.0-rc5. Users are advised to upgrade. For affected versions, this vulnerability can be mitigated by configuring the readTimeout option.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.05%

59.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-755

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Traefik	Traefik	< 2.11.2
Traefik	Traefik	3.0.0

References

https://doc.traefik.io/traefik/routing/entrypoints/#respondingtimeoutsProduct
https://github.com/traefik/traefik/commit/240b83b77351dfd8cadb91c305b84e9d22e0f9c6Patch
https://github.com/traefik/traefik/releases/tag/v2.11.2Release Notes
https://github.com/traefik/traefik/releases/tag/v3.0.0-rc5Release Notes
https://github.com/traefik/traefik/security/advisories/GHSA-4vwx-54mw-vqfwPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://doc.traefik.io/traefik/routing/entrypoints/#respondingtimeoutsProduct
https://github.com/traefik/traefik/commit/240b83b77351dfd8cadb91c305b84e9d22e0f9c6Patch
https://github.com/traefik/traefik/releases/tag/v2.11.2Release Notes
https://github.com/traefik/traefik/releases/tag/v3.0.0-rc5Release Notes
https://github.com/traefik/traefik/security/advisories/GHSA-4vwx-54mw-vqfwPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-28869?

How severe is CVE-2024-28869?

CVE-2024-28869 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28869?

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