CVE-2024-50305

Name: CVE-2024-50305
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-14T10:15:08.013+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-50305 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Valid Host header field can cause Apache Traffic Server to crash on some platforms. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 9.2.0 through 9.2.5. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.2.6, which fixes the issue, or 10.0.2, which does not have the issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Valid Host header field can cause Apache Traffic Server to crash on some platforms. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 9.2.0 through 9.2.5. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.2.6, which fixes the issue, or 10.0.2, which does not have the issue.

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

0.94%

56.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Traffic Server	>= 9.0.0, < 9.2.6

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/y15fh6c7kyqvzm0f9odw7c5jh4r4np0yMailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-50305?

How severe is CVE-2024-50305?

CVE-2024-50305 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-50305?

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