CVE-2021-40438

Published Sep 16, 2021

Last updated 4 months ago

Overview

Description
A crafted request uri-path can cause mod_proxy to forward the request to an origin server choosen by the remote user. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server 2.4.48 and earlier.
Source
security@apache.org
NVD status
Analyzed

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
9
Impact score
6
Exploitability score
2.2
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
CRITICAL

CVSS 2.0

Type
Primary
Base score
6.8
Impact score
6.4
Exploitability score
8.6
Vector string
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Known exploits

Data from CISA

Vulnerability name
Apache HTTP Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Exploit added on
Dec 1, 2021
Exploit action due
Dec 15, 2021
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
CWE-918
security@apache.org
CWE-918

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations

References