First published: Mon Jul 01 2024(Updated: )
Encoding problem in mod_proxy in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows request URLs with incorrect encoding to be sent to backend services, potentially bypassing authentication via crafted requests. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Apache Http Server | <2.4.60 |
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REDHAT-BUG-2295012 has a critical severity due to its potential to bypass authentication in backend services.
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2295012, upgrade to Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.60 or later.
Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.59 and earlier are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2295012.
If REDHAT-BUG-2295012 is exploited, attackers could send crafted requests that bypass authentication to backend services.
There is no official workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2295012; upgrading is the recommended solution.