CVE-2024-38475
CRITICALCISA KEVEPSS 100th pctlDescription
Improper escaping of output in mod_rewrite in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows an attacker to map URLs to filesystem locations that are permitted to be served by the server but are not intentionally/directly reachable by any URL, resulting in code execution or source code disclosure. Substitutions in server context that use a backreferences or variables as the first segment of the substitution are affected. Some unsafe RewiteRules will be broken by this change and the rewrite flag "UnsafePrefixStat" can be used to opt back in once ensuring the substitution is appropriately constrained.
How to fix
This vulnerability affects an unusually large number of packages. The highest-confidence fixes are shown above; the full list is longer. Check the referenced advisories for complete coverage.
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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Exploit Intelligence
Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 100% of all known CVEs.
Apache HTTP Server Improper Escaping of Output Vulnerability
Apache HTTP Server contains an improper escaping of output vulnerability in mod_rewrite that allows an attacker to map URLs to filesystem locations that are permitted to be served by the server but are not intentionally/directly reachable by any URL, resulting in code execution or source code disclosure.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Remediation due: 2025-05-22
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-116 vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2022-36446 | Critical | 9.8 | 96% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2021-31806 | Medium | 6.5 | 96% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2022-30781 | High | 7.5 | 89% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2022-36099 | Critical | 9.9 | 76% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2022-36100 | Critical | 9.9 | 74% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2021-28662 | Medium | 6.5 | 72% | - | Fix |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2024-38475?
Published advisories record a fix for 109 affected products. The "How to fix" section on this page lists the fixed version and source advisory for each one, so apply the entry matching what you actually run.
Is CVE-2024-38475 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-38475 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which means exploitation has been observed in the wild. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 2025-05-22. Treat it as a priority whatever its CVSS score says.
How severe is CVE-2024-38475?
CVE-2024-38475 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.1, rated critical. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
What does CVE-2024-38475 affect?
Published advisories record a fix for apache2 (Debian), httpd (Red Hat / RHEL), httpd (Rocky), httpd-core (Red Hat / RHEL), and 105 more. Only products with a sourced advisory are listed, so treat this as what we can cite rather than a complete inventory.
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