CVE-2024-1019

Description

ModSecurity / libModSecurity 3.0.0 to 3.0.11 is affected by a WAF bypass for path-based payloads submitted via specially crafted request URLs. ModSecurity v3 decodes percent-encoded characters present in request URLs before it separates the URL path component from the optional query string component. This results in an impedance mismatch versus RFC compliant back-end applications. The vulnerability hides an attack payload in the path component of the URL from WAF rules inspecting it. A back-end may be vulnerable if it uses the path component of request URLs to construct queries. Integrators and users are advised to upgrade to 3.0.12. The ModSecurity v2 release line is not affected by this vulnerability.

CVSS v3.1 Score

8.6

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
owasp	modsecurity	3.0.0 — 3.0.12

References

Advisories & Patches

https://owasp.org/www-project-modsecurity/tab_cves#cve-2024-1019-2024-01-30 https://owasp.org/www-project-modsecurity/tab_cves#cve-2024-1019-2024-01-30

Other References

https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/34KDQNZE2RS3CWFG5654LNHKXXDPIW5I/ https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/K6ZGABPJK2JPVH2JDFHZ5LQLWGONUH7V/ https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/34KDQNZE2RS3CWFG5654LNHKXXDPIW5I/ https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/K6ZGABPJK2JPVH2JDFHZ5LQLWGONUH7V/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1019? +

ModSecurity / libModSecurity 3.0.0 to 3.0.11 is affected by a WAF bypass for path-based payloads submitted via specially crafted request URLs. ModSecurity v3 decodes percent-encoded characters present in request URLs before it separates the URL path component from the optional query string component. This results in an impedance mismatch versus RFC compliant back-end applications. The vulnerability hides an attack payload in the path component of the URL from WAF rules inspecting it. A back-end may be vulnerable if it uses the path component of request URLs to construct queries. Integrators and users are advised to upgrade to 3.0.12. The ModSecurity v2 release line is not affected by this vulnerability. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-1019? +

CVE-2024-1019 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.6 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1019? +

CVE-2024-1019 affects products from owasp, specifically: modsecurity. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-1019? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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