HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-38473
HIGH

CVE-2024-38473

CWE-116Published: July 1, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Encoding problem in mod_proxy in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows request URLs with incorrect encoding to be sent to backend services, potentially bypassing authentication via crafted requests.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-38473 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Apache1 product(s)
http server
netapp1 product(s)
ontap
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/
ADVISORYhttps://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/

All References (5)

→
https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
→
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/Third Party Advisory
→
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/01/6Mailing List
→
https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
→
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-38473
CVSS Score8.1 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-116
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 1, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-38473 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.
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