Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output Affecting mod_session package, versions <0:2.4.37-65.0.1.module+el8.10.0+90368+a557a4bf.1


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.05% (25th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE8-MODSESSION-7558357
  • published25 Jul 2024
  • disclosed1 Jul 2024

Introduced: 1 Jul 2024

CVE-2024-38473  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-116  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:8 mod_session to version 0:2.4.37-65.0.1.module+el8.10.0+90368+a557a4bf.1 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2024-4720.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream mod_session package and not the mod_session package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle: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

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