RHSA-2025:8917: Important: mod_security security update

Published Jun 11, 2025

Updated

ModSecurity is an open source intrusion detection and prevention engine for web applications.Security Fix(es): modsecurity: ModSecurity Has Possible DoS Vulnerability (CVE-2025-47947) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Affected Software

1 affected component

ModSecurity modsecurity

Remediation

Event History

Jun 11, 2025

Advisory Published

via Red Hat·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via Red Hat·12:00 AM

RemedyDescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of RHSA-2025:8917?

The severity of RHSA-2025:8917 is classified as important.

How do I fix RHSA-2025:8917?

To fix RHSA-2025:8917, update your ModSecurity installation to the latest version provided by your vendor.

What vulnerability does RHSA-2025:8917 address?

RHSA-2025:8917 addresses a possible Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability identified by CVE-2025-47947.

Which software is affected by RHSA-2025:8917?

RHSA-2025:8917 affects the ModSecurity open-source intrusion detection and prevention engine.

What are the implications of RHSA-2025:8917?

The implications of RHSA-2025:8917 include potential disruption of web application services due to the DoS vulnerability.