First published: Mon Jul 01 2024(Updated: )
Potential SSRF in mod_rewrite in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows an attacker to cause unsafe RewriteRules to unexpectedly setup URL's to be handled by mod_proxy. 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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The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2295022 is considered to be high due to the potential for Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2295022, upgrade your Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.60 or later.
REDHAT-BUG-2295022 is caused by unsafe RewriteRules in mod_rewrite that can inadvertently allow URL handling by mod_proxy.
Apache HTTP Server versions up to and including 2.4.59 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2295022.
While a specific workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2295022 is not detailed, best practices suggest reviewing and securing your RewriteRules until an upgrade is performed.