CVE-2024-40725

Name: CVE-2024-40725
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-18T10:15:02.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 4.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40725 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A partial fix for CVE-2024-39884 in the core of Apache HTTP Server 2.4.61 ignores some use of the legacy content-type based configuration of handlers. "AddType" and similar configuration, under some circumstances where files are requested indirectly, result in source code disclosure of local content. EPSS estimates a 4.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A partial fix for CVE-2024-39884 in the core of Apache HTTP Server 2.4.61 ignores some use of the legacy content-type based configuration of handlers. "AddType" and similar configuration, under some circumstances where files are requested indirectly, result in source code disclosure of local content. For example, PHP scripts may be served instead of interpreted. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.62, which fixes this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.13%

89.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-668

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Http Server	2.4.60
Apache	Http Server	2.4.61

References

https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240808-0007/

Timeline

Published: Jul 18, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40725?

How severe is CVE-2024-40725?

CVE-2024-40725 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40725?

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