CVE-2022-40743: Apache Traffic Server: Security issues with the xdebug plugin

Q: What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-40743.

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2022-40743?

CVE-2022-40743 has a severity rating of 6.1 (medium).

Q: What is the affected software for CVE-2022-40743?

The affected software for CVE-2022-40743 is Apache Traffic Server version 9.0.0 to 9.1.3.

Q: How can I fix CVE-2022-40743?

To fix CVE-2022-40743, users should upgrade to Apache Traffic Server version 9.1.4 or later.

Q: What are the potential risks of CVE-2022-40743?

CVE-2022-40743 can lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) and cache poisoning attacks.

Published Dec 19, 2022

Updated

Improper Input Validation vulnerability for the xdebug plugin in Apache Software Foundation Apache Traffic Server can lead to cross site scripting and cache poisoning attacks.This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: 9.0.0 to 9.1.3. Users should upgrade to 9.1.4 or later versions.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available

Apache Traffic Server>=8.0.0<=8.1.5

Apache Traffic Server>=9.0.0<=9.1.3

debian/trafficserver<9.1.4+ds-1

9.1.4+ds-1

debian/trafficserver

9.2.5+ds-0+deb12u4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade debian/trafficserver to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 9.2.5+ds-0+deb12u4
Upgrade
Upgrade debian/trafficserver to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 9.1.4+ds-1
Upgrade
Upgrade Apache Traffic Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 9.1.4

Event History

Dec 19, 2022

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:06 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:06 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via OSV·12:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-40743.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40743?