CVE-2024-38474
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CVE-2024-38474 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Substitution encoding issue in mod_rewrite in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows attacker to execute scripts in directories permitted by the configuration but not directly reachable by any URL or source disclosure of scripts meant to only to be executed as CGI. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue. Some RewriteRules that capture and substitute unsafely will now fail unless rewrite flag "UnsafeAllow3F" is specified.. EPSS estimates a 2.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Substitution encoding issue in mod_rewrite in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows attacker to execute scripts in directories permitted by the configuration but not directly reachable by any URL or source disclosure of scripts meant to only to be executed as CGI. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue. Some RewriteRules that capture and substitute unsafely will now fail unless rewrite flag "UnsafeAllow3F" is specified.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | >= 2.4.0, < 2.4.60 |
| Netapp | Clustered Data Ontap | 9.0 |
References
- https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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