Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output Affecting httpd:2.4/mod_md package, versions <1:2.0.8-8.module_el8.6.0+3031+fb177b09


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on AlmaLinux security rating

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS
    0.05% (23rd percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-ALMALINUX8-HTTPD-7558055
  • published 24 Jul 2024
  • disclosed 23 Jul 2024

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:8 httpd:2.4/mod_md to version 1:2.0.8-8.module_el8.6.0+3031+fb177b09 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2024:4720.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream httpd:2.4/mod_md package and not the httpd:2.4/mod_md package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

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.

CVSS Scores

version 3.1
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Red Hat

5.3 medium
  • Attack Vector (AV)
    Network
  • Attack Complexity (AC)
    Low
  • Privileges Required (PR)
    None
  • User Interaction (UI)
    None
  • Scope (S)
    Unchanged
  • Confidentiality (C)
    Low
  • Integrity (I)
    None
  • Availability (A)
    None
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SUSE

5.3 medium