Description · from the CVE record

A crafted request uri-path can cause mod_proxy to forward the request to an origin server choosen by the remote user. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server 2.4.48 and earlier.

Affected

ProductAffectedFixed inSource
Apache HTTP ServerApache HTTP Server 2.4 – 2.4.48–CNA

Scores by source

CISA ADP9.0CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA ADPSSVCExploitation: active · Automatable: yes · Technical impact: total

References

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