Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw lets specially crafted requests reach files or handlers Apache was allowed to serve but operators did not intend to expose. In affected configurations, that can disclose source code or lead to code execution. CISA KEV listing means exploited activity is documented and remediation should be urgent. Internet-facing Apache HTTP Server deployments are the main concern, especially reverse proxies or virtual hosts with complex server-context rewrite rules. Exposure depends on configuration, not only version. Downstream appliances or products embedding Apache may also be affected where vendors confirm impact. Treat this as an emergency for internet-facing Apache systems. The combination of critical severity, unauthenticated network reachability, potential code execution, and CISA KEV status justifies accelerated patching and focused configuration review. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache HTTP Server beyond 2.4.59 using Apache or vendor guidance.; Audit server-context RewriteRule substitutions using variables or backreferences as the first segment.; Constrain rewrite substitutions so user-controlled input cannot select unintended filesystem paths..
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Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2024-38475 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N3.95.2Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.1CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlCVE reference · vendor-advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/CVE reference
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-38475CVE reference · government-resource
- https://www.blackhat.com/us-24/briefings/schedule/index.html#confusion-attacks-exploiting-hidden-semantic-ambiguity-in-apache-http-server-pre-recorded-40227CVE reference
- https://github.com/apache/httpd/commit/9a6157d1e2f7ab15963020381054b48782bc18cfCVE reference
- https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2024-0018CVE reference
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CWE details
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Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output
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