Apache Traffic Server HTTP/2 Input Val Flaw Cache Poisoning (8.0.0-9.1.2)
CVE-2022-25763 Published on August 10, 2022

Improper input validation on HTTP/2 headers
Improper Input Validation vulnerability in HTTP/2 request validation of Apache Traffic Server allows an attacker to create smuggle or cache poison attacks. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server 8.0.0 to 9.1.2.

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Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2022-25763 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
HIGH
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
REQUIRED
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
HIGH
Availability Impact:
NONE

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-2022-25763 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 8.0.0 to 9.1.2 is affected by CVE-2022-25763

Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.44%
Percentile
62.77%

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