Is CVE-2024-38474 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-38474 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-38474 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-38474 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-38474?

CVE-2024-38474 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-38474

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Substitution encoding issue in mod_rewrite in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows attacker to execute scripts in

directories permitted by the configuration but not directly reachable by any URL or source disclosure of scripts meant to only to be executed as CGI.

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

Some RewriteRules that capture and substitute unsafely will now fail unless rewrite flag "UnsafeAllow3F" is specified.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-38474 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.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.