apache traffic-server CVE-2021-27577 in Apache and Debian Products
Published on June 29, 2021

Incorrect handling of url fragment leads to cache poisoning

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Incorrect handling of url fragment vulnerability of Apache Traffic Server allows an attacker to poison the cache. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server 7.0.0 to 7.1.12, 8.0.0 to 8.1.1, 9.0.0 to 9.0.1.

Vendor Advisory NVD

Weakness Type

What is a HTTP Request Smuggling Vulnerability?

When malformed or abnormal HTTP requests are interpreted by one or more entities in the data flow between the user and the web server, such as a proxy or firewall, they can be interpreted inconsistently, allowing the attacker to "smuggle" a request to one device without the other device being aware of it.

CVE-2021-27577 has been classified to as a HTTP Request Smuggling vulnerability or weakness.


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Affected Versions

Apache Software Foundation Apache Traffic Server Version Apache Traffic Server 7.0.0 to 7.1.12, 8.0.0 to 8.1.1, 9.0.0 to 9.0.1 is affected by CVE-2021-27577

Exploit Probability

EPSS
1.21%
Percentile
78.70%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.