CVE-2024-38473

Name: CVE-2024-38473
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-01T19:15:04.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 25.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38473 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Encoding problem in mod_proxy in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows request URLs with incorrect encoding to be sent to backend services, potentially bypassing authentication via crafted requests. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue.. EPSS estimates a 25.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Encoding problem in mod_proxy in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows request URLs with incorrect encoding to be sent to backend services, potentially bypassing authentication via crafted requests. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

25.88%

97.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-116

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Http Server	>= 2.4.0, < 2.4.60
Netapp	Ontap	9

References

https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/01/6Mailing List
https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 1, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38473?

How severe is CVE-2024-38473?

CVE-2024-38473 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 25.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38473?

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