HIGH
CVE-2023-38709
CWE-1284Published: April 4, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Faulty input validation in the core of Apache allows malicious or exploitable backend/content generators to split HTTP responses.
This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: through 2.4.58.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-38709 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (20)
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/04/3Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00013.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/I2N2NZEX3MR64IWSGL3QGN7KSRUGAEMF/Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/LX5U34KYGDYPRH3AJ6MDDCBJDWDPXNVJ/Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/WNV4SZAPVS43DZWNFU7XBYYOZEZMI4ZC/Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240415-0013/Third Party Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119Third Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/04/3Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00013.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-38709
CVSS Score7.3 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-1284
CISA KEVNo
Affected6 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 4, 2024
Related CVEs (CWE-1284)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-38709 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.