CVE-2024-39573: ontap Input Validation Flaw — Fix

Description

Potential SSRF in mod_rewrite in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows an attacker to cause unsafe RewriteRules to unexpectedly setup URL's to be handled by mod_proxy. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	http_server	2.4.0 — 2.4.60
netapp	ontap	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html

Other References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/ http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/11 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/01/11 https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39573? +

Potential SSRF in mod_rewrite in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows an attacker to cause unsafe RewriteRules to unexpectedly setup URL's to be handled by mod_proxy. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-39573? +

CVE-2024-39573 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-39573? +

CVE-2024-39573 affects products from apache, netapp, specifically: http_server, ontap. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-39573? +

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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