CVE-2024-38475
Apache HTTP Server Improper Escaping of Output Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
100.0%
p100
KEV
YES
May 1, 2025
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
Product
Apache / HTTP Server
Vulnerability
Apache HTTP Server Improper Escaping of Output Vulnerability
Added to KEV
May 1, 2025
Remediate by
May 22, 2025
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
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.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. Please check with specific vendors for information on patching status. For more information, please see: https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38475