Vulnerability · Published Apr 3, 2025 · Assigned by apache
CVE-2024-53868Apache Traffic Server: Malformed chunked message body allows request smuggling
High 7.5
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw 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 0.7% (higher than 52% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 47.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Apache Traffic Server allows request smuggling if chunked messages are malformed. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 9.2.0 through 9.2.9, from 10.0.0 through 10.0.4. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.2.10 or 10.0.5, which fixes the issue.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine:v3.21 | trafficserver9 | 9.2.10-r0 | ALPINE-CVE-2024-53868 |
| Alpine:v3.22 | trafficserver9 | 9.2.10-r0 | ALPINE-CVE-2024-53868 |
| Alpine:v3.23 | trafficserver9 | 9.2.10-r0 | ALPINE-CVE-2024-53868 |
| Alpine:v3.24 | trafficserver9 | 9.2.10-r0 | ALPINE-CVE-2024-53868 |
| Debian:12 | trafficserver | 9.2.5+ds-0+deb12u3 | DEBIAN-CVE-2024-53868 |
| Debian:12 | trafficserver | 9.2.5+ds-0+deb12u3 | DSA-5948-1 |
| Ubuntu:24.04:LTS | trafficserver | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2024-53868 |
| Ubuntu:25.10 | trafficserver | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2024-53868 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Traffic Server | 9.2.0 – through 9.2.910.0.0 – through 10.0.4 |
Weakness: CWE-444 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N