CWE
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CVE Published
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CVE-2024-40898: Apache HTTP Server: SSRF with mod_rewrite in server/vhost context on Windows

First published: Wed Jul 17 2024(Updated: )

SSRF in Apache HTTP Server on Windows with mod_rewrite 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.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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Apache Http Server<2.4.62
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2024-40898?

    CVE-2024-40898 affects Apache HTTP Server running on Microsoft Windows environments.

  • 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.

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