Apache HTTP Server (<2.4.54) mod_proxy_ajp HTTP Req. Smuggling
CVE-2022-36760 Published on January 17, 2023
Apache HTTP Server: mod_proxy_ajp Possible request smuggling
Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request Smuggling') vulnerability in mod_proxy_ajp of Apache HTTP Server allows an attacker to smuggle requests to the AJP server it forwards requests to. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server Apache HTTP Server 2.4 version 2.4.54 and prior versions.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-36760 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or 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 be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Timeline
Reported to security team
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-2022-36760 has been classified to as a HTTP Request Smuggling vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server:- Version 2.4, <= 2.4.54 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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