F5-K000153074: XSS

Published Aug 21, 2025
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Updated

HTTP response splitting in the core of Apache HTTP Server allows an attacker who can manipulate the Content-Type response headers of applications hosted or proxied by the server can split the HTTP response. This vulnerability was described as CVE-2023-38709 but the patch included in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 did not address the issue. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.64, which fixes this issue.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP=21.0.0
21.0.0.1
F5 BIG-IP>=17.5.0<=17.5.1, >=17.1.0<=17.1.3
17.5.1.417.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.6
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 F5OS-A=1.8.0, >=1.5.1<=1.5.3
F5 F5OS-C>=1.8.0<=1.8.1, >=1.6.0<=1.6.2
F5 Traffix SDC=5.2.0

Event History

Aug 21, 2025
Advisory Published
via F5·06:56 PM
Data Sourced
via F5·06:56 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of F5-K000153074?

The severity of F5-K000153074 is considered critical due to the potential for HTTP response splitting attacks.

2

How do I fix F5-K000153074?

To fix F5-K000153074, ensure that you update to the latest patched version of the affected F5 products.

3

What versions are affected by F5-K000153074?

F5-K000153074 affects specific versions of F5 BIG-IP, F5OS-A, F5OS-C, and Traffix SDC.

4

What types of attacks can F5-K000153074 enable?

F5-K000153074 can enable attackers to conduct HTTP response splitting attacks, potentially leading to cross-site scripting and cache poisoning.

5

How can I confirm if my system is vulnerable to F5-K000153074?

You can confirm if your system is vulnerable to F5-K000153074 by checking the version number of the affected F5 products against the specified vulnerable ranges.

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