CVE-2024-38476:CVE-2024-38476 is a vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.59 and earlier, which allows for information disclosure, Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), or local script execution through malicious or exploitable response headers from backend applications.

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Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.59 and earlier are susceptible to a critical vulnerability that can be exploited via backend applications. This vulnerability can lead to information disclosure, SSRF, or local script execution when the server processes malicious or exploitable response headers. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to version 2.4.60 or later to mitigate this risk.

Overview

  • CVE ID: CVE-2024-38476
  • Vendor: Apache Software Foundation
  • Affected Product: Apache HTTP Server
  • Affected Versions: 2.4.59 and earlier
  • Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.1 base score: 9.8)
  • Impact: High confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact due to potential exploitation of backend application outputs.

Remediation

Users of Apache HTTP Server are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60 or later to address this vulnerability. The upgrade will mitigate the risks associated with information disclosure, SSRF, and local script execution stemming from malicious backend application responses.

References

  1. Apache HTTP Server Security Vulnerabilities (Vendor Advisory)
  2. NetApp Security Advisory
  3. Openwall OSS Security Mailing List

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Public Administration: Medium
    Public Administration
  2. Manufacturing: Medium
    Manufacturing
  3. Health Care & Social Assistance: Medium
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  4. Educational Services: Medium
    Educational Services
  5. Transportation & Warehousing: Medium
    Transportation & Warehousing
  6. Finance and Insurance: Medium
    Finance and Insurance
  7. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Medium
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  8. Retail Trade: Medium
    Retail Trade
  9. Other Services (except Public Administration): Medium
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  10. Utilities: Medium
    Utilities
  11. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  12. Information: Low
    Information
  13. Management of Companies & Enterprises: Low
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  14. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  15. Real Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  16. Accommodation & Food Services: Low
    Accommodation & Food Services
  17. Construction: Low
    Construction
  18. Mining: Low
    Mining
  19. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  20. Wholesale Trade: Low
    Wholesale Trade

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