CVE-2024-40898: Apache HTTP Server: SSRF with mod_rewrite in server/vhost context on Windows
Published Jul 17, 2024
·Updated
SSRF in Apache HTTP Server on Windows with modrewrite in server/vhost context, allows to potentially leak NTML hashes to a malicious server via SSRF and malicious requests.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.62 which fixes this issue.
Affected Software
2 affected components
All of the following
Apache HTTP Server<2.4.62
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Jul 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:32 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:20 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-40898?
CVE-2024-40898 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of NTLM hashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-40898?
To fix CVE-2024-40898, users should upgrade to Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.62 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-40898?
CVE-2024-40898 is an SSRF (Server-Side Request Forgery) vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server with mod_rewrite.
4
Which systems are affected by CVE-2024-40898?
CVE-2024-40898 affects Apache HTTP Server running on Microsoft Windows environments.
5
What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-40898?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-40898 can potentially leak NTLM hashes to a malicious server via crafted requests.