7.3
HIGH
CVE-2023-38709
Apache HTTP Server HTTP Response Splitting Vulnerability
Description

Faulty input validation in the core of Apache allows malicious or exploitable backend/content generators to split HTTP responses. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: through 2.4.58.

INFO

Published Date :

April 4, 2024, 8:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

June 30, 2025, 12:59 p.m.

Source :

[email protected]

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

3.4

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2023-38709 has a 7 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-38709 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Netapp ontap_tools
2 Netapp ontap
1 Fedoraproject fedora
1 Debian debian_linux
1 Broadcom fabric_operating_system
1 Apple macos
1 Apache http_server
: Total Affected Vendor : 6 | Products : 7
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-38709.

URL Resource
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18 Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/04/3 Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00013.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/I2N2NZEX3MR64IWSGL3QGN7KSRUGAEMF/ Third Party Advisory Mailing List
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/LX5U34KYGDYPRH3AJ6MDDCBJDWDPXNVJ/ Third Party Advisory Mailing List
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/WNV4SZAPVS43DZWNFU7XBYYOZEZMI4ZC/ Third Party Advisory Mailing List
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240415-0013/ Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119 Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18 Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/04/3 Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00013.html Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/I2N2NZEX3MR64IWSGL3QGN7KSRUGAEMF/ Third Party Advisory Mailing List
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/LX5U34KYGDYPRH3AJ6MDDCBJDWDPXNVJ/ Third Party Advisory Mailing List
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/WNV4SZAPVS43DZWNFU7XBYYOZEZMI4ZC/ Third Party Advisory Mailing List
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240415-0013/ Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119 Third Party Advisory

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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lekctut/sdb-hw-13-01

None

Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago
0 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : May 25, 2025, 1:14 p.m. This repo has been linked 331 different CVEs too.
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M0rPH3U53/Massap

Accélération de la vitesse de scan de ports en combinant Nmap & Masscan

Shell

Updated: 5 months, 1 week ago
0 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : Feb. 3, 2025, 9:11 p.m. This repo has been linked 67 different CVEs too.
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NeoOniX/5ATTACK

None

Updated: 5 months, 1 week ago
0 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : Jan. 30, 2025, 9:01 a.m. This repo has been linked 173 different CVEs too.
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Y09a514/Test-Apache-Vulnerability

Alat sederhana Uji Kerentanan Server HTTP Apache

Python

Updated: 4 days, 22 hours ago
1 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : Jan. 23, 2025, 8:11 a.m. This repo has been linked 8 different CVEs too.
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krlabs/apache-vulnerabilities

Apache Web Server Vulnerabilities list

apache cve vulnerabilities

Updated: 6 months, 2 weeks ago
0 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : Nov. 30, 2024, 7:36 p.m. This repo has been linked 47 different CVEs too.
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mrmtwoj/apache-vulnerability-testing

Apache HTTP Server Vulnerability Testing Tool | PoC for CVE-2024-38472 , CVE-2024-39573 , CVE-2024-38477 , CVE-2024-38476 , CVE-2024-38475 , CVE-2024-38474 , CVE-2024-38473 , CVE-2023-38709

apache apache2 cve-2023-3870 cve-2024-38472 cve-2024-38473 cve-2024-38474 cve-2024-38475 cve-2024-38476 cve-2024-38477 cve-2024-39573

Python

Updated: 2 days, 5 hours ago
97 stars 17 fork 17 watcher
Born at : Oct. 5, 2024, 8:32 p.m. This repo has been linked 8 different CVEs too.
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GhostTroops/TOP

TOP All bugbounty pentesting CVE-2023- POC Exp RCE example payload Things

bugbounty cve exp exploit payload poc rce vulnerability

Shell

Updated: 2 days, 7 hours ago
700 stars 120 fork 120 watcher
Born at : March 19, 2022, 1:54 a.m. This repo has been linked 285 different CVEs too.

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2023-38709 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • CybersecurityNews
Apache HTTP Server 2.4.64 Released With Patch for 8 Vulnerabilities

The Apache Software Foundation has released Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.64, addressing eight critical security vulnerabilities that affected versions spanning from 2.4.0 through 2.4.63. This latest ... Read more

Published Date: Jul 11, 2025 (2 days, 23 hours ago)
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  • Cyber Security News
Confusion Attacks in Apache HTTP Server Let Attackers Gain Root Access Remotely

A recent research presentation at Black Hat USA 2024 revealed architectural vulnerabilities within the Apache HTTP Server, a widely used web server software. The research highlights several technical ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 09, 2024 (11 months ago)
CVE-2024-39573 CVE-2024-38477 CVE-2024-38476 CVE-2024-38475 CVE-2024-38474 CVE-2024-38473 CVE-2024-38472 CVE-2023-38709

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-38709 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jun. 30, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.4.59
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:38:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:39:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:fabric_operating_system:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap_tools:10:*:*:*:*:vmware_vsphere:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 14.6
    Added Reference Type CVE: http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18 Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18 Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/04/3 Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/04/3 Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type CVE: https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html Types: Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html Types: Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type CVE: https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00013.html Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00013.html Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type CVE: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/I2N2NZEX3MR64IWSGL3QGN7KSRUGAEMF/ Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/I2N2NZEX3MR64IWSGL3QGN7KSRUGAEMF/ Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type CVE: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/LX5U34KYGDYPRH3AJ6MDDCBJDWDPXNVJ/ Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/LX5U34KYGDYPRH3AJ6MDDCBJDWDPXNVJ/ Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type CVE: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/WNV4SZAPVS43DZWNFU7XBYYOZEZMI4ZC/ Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/WNV4SZAPVS43DZWNFU7XBYYOZEZMI4ZC/ Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type CVE: https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240415-0013/ Types: Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240415-0013/ Types: Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type CVE: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119 Types: Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119 Types: Third Party Advisory
  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18
    Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/04/3
    Added Reference https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html
    Added Reference https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00013.html
    Added Reference https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/I2N2NZEX3MR64IWSGL3QGN7KSRUGAEMF/
    Added Reference https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/LX5U34KYGDYPRH3AJ6MDDCBJDWDPXNVJ/
    Added Reference https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/WNV4SZAPVS43DZWNFU7XBYYOZEZMI4ZC/
    Added Reference https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240415-0013/
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Nov. 05, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-1284
    Added CVSS V3.1 CISA-ADP AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jul. 30, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference Apache Software Foundation http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18 [No types assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jul. 29, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description Faulty input validation in the core of Apache allows malicious or exploitable backend/content generators to split HTTP responses. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: through 2.4.58. Faulty input validation in the core of Apache allows malicious or exploitable backend/content generators to split HTTP responses. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: through 2.4.58.
    Added Reference Apache Software Foundation https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119 [No types assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jun. 10, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference Apache Software Foundation https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00013.html [No types assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 04, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference Apache Software Foundation https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/LX5U34KYGDYPRH3AJ6MDDCBJDWDPXNVJ/ [No types assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 03, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference Apache Software Foundation https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/I2N2NZEX3MR64IWSGL3QGN7KSRUGAEMF/ [No types assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 01, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference Apache Software Foundation http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/04/3 [No types assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Apr. 19, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference Apache Software Foundation https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240415-0013/ [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Apache Software Foundation https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/WNV4SZAPVS43DZWNFU7XBYYOZEZMI4ZC/ [No types assigned]
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Apr. 04, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Faulty input validation in the core of Apache allows malicious or exploitable backend/content generators to split HTTP responses. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: through 2.4.58.
    Added Reference Apache Software Foundation https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html [No types assigned]
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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