HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-38476
CRITICAL

CVE-2024-38476

CWE-829Published: July 1, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in core of Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier are vulnerably to information disclosure, SSRF or local script execution via backend applications whose response headers are malicious or exploitable.

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

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-38476 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Apache1 product(s)
http server
netapp1 product(s)
clustered data 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/
ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/01/9
ADVISORYhttps://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/

All References (6)

→
https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
→
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/Third Party Advisory
→
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/11
→
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/01/9Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
→
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240712-0001/Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-38476
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-829
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 1, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-38476 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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