CVE-2024-35296

Name: CVE-2024-35296
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-26T10:15:02.713+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-35296 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Invalid Accept-Encoding header can cause Apache Traffic Server to fail cache lookup and force forwarding requests. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 8.0.0 through 8.1.10, from 9.0.0 through 9.2.4. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 8.1.11 or 9.2.5, which fixes the issue.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Invalid Accept-Encoding header can cause Apache Traffic Server to fail cache lookup and force forwarding requests. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 8.0.0 through 8.1.10, from 9.0.0 through 9.2.4. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 8.1.11 or 9.2.5, which fixes the issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.08%

61.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Traffic Server	>= 8.0.0, < 8.1.11
Apache	Traffic Server	>= 9.0.0, < 9.2.5

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/c4mcmpblgl8kkmyt56t23543gp8v56m0Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/c4mcmpblgl8kkmyt56t23543gp8v56m0Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/09/msg00040.html

Timeline

Published: Jul 26, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-35296?

How severe is CVE-2024-35296?

CVE-2024-35296 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-35296?

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