Vulnerability · Published Jul 26, 2024 · Assigned by apache

CVE-2024-35296Apache Traffic Server: Invalid Accept-Encoding can force forwarding requests

High 8.2

In plain English

A high-severity improper input validation in Apache Traffic Server from Apache Software Foundation. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.1% (higher than 65% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.2High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.1%top 34.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Invalid Accept-Encoding header can cause Apache Traffic Server to fail cache lookup and force forwarding requests. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 8.0.0 through 8.1.10, from 9.0.0 through 9.2.4. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 8.1.11 or 9.2.5, which fixes the issue.

Affected packages & fixed versions

EcosystemPackageFixed inAdvisory
Debian:12trafficserver9.2.5+ds-0+deb12u1DEBIAN-CVE-2024-35296
Debian:12trafficserver9.2.5+ds-0+deb12u1DSA-5758-1
Ubuntu:24.04:LTStrafficserverno fix listedUBUNTU-CVE-2024-35296

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Traffic Server 8.0.0 – through 8.1.109.0.0 – through 9.2.4

Weakness: CWE-20 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L

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