CVE-2022-26377: mod_proxy_ajp: Possible request smuggling

Published Jun 8, 2022
·
Updated

An HTTP request smuggling vulnerability was found in the modproxyajp module of httpd. This flaw allows an attacker to smuggle requests to the AJP server, where it forwards requests.

Other sources

Apache HTTP Server is vulnerable to HTTP request smuggling, caused by an inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests vulnerability in modproxyajp. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to smuggle requests to the AJP server it forwards requests to.

IBM

Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request Smuggling') vulnerability in modproxyajp of Apache HTTP Server allows an attacker to smuggle requests to the AJP server it forwards requests to. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server 2.4 version 2.4.53 and prior versions.

References: https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities24.html https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/06/08/2

Red Hat

Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request Smuggling') vulnerability in modproxyajp of Apache HTTP Server allows an attacker to smuggle requests to the AJP server it forwards requests to. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server Apache HTTP Server 2.4 version 2.4.53 and prior versions.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-httpd<0:2.4.51-37.el8
0:2.4.51-37.el8
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-httpd<0:2.4.51-37.el7
0:2.4.51-37.el7
redhat/httpd<0:2.4.53-7.el9
0:2.4.53-7.el9
redhat/httpd24-httpd<0:2.4.34-23.el7.5
0:2.4.34-23.el7.5
redhat/httpd<2.4.54
2.4.54
Apache HTTP Server>=2.4.0<=2.4.53
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP
Apache HTTP Server>=2.4.0<2.4.54

Remediation

Information

Disabling mod_proxy_ajp and restarting httpd will mitigate this flaw.

Event History

Jun 8, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:24 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 13, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·06:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-26377?

CVE-2022-26377 is an HTTP request smuggling vulnerability found in the mod_proxy_ajp module of httpd.

2

How does the Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests (HTTP Request Smuggling) vulnerability affect Apache HTTP Server?

The vulnerability allows an attacker to smuggle requests to the AJP server that Apache HTTP Server forwards requests to.

3

Which versions of Apache HTTP Server are affected by CVE-2022-26377?

Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.53 and prior are affected.

4

What is the severity level of CVE-2022-26377?

The severity level of CVE-2022-26377 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

5

How can I fix the Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests (HTTP Request Smuggling) vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server?

To fix the vulnerability, update Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.54 or later.

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