CVE-2024-38474
Apache HTTP Server Mod_rewrite Script Injection Vulnerability
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.
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Published Date :
July 1, 2024, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 21, 2024, 3:03 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
3.9
Affected Products
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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-2024-38474.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html | Vendor Advisory |
| https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/ | Third Party Advisory |
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Cyber Security News
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2024-38474 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.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html No Types Assigned https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/ No Types Assigned https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/ Third Party Advisory Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.4.0 up to (excluding) 2.4.60 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jul. 12, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference Apache Software Foundation https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/ [No types assigned] -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 01, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added Reference Apache Software Foundation https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html [No types assigned] Added CWE Apache Software Foundation CWE-116
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-38474 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-38474
weaknesses.