Apache TS ESI: Recursion Fetch Attacker URLs (v8-8.1.9/9-9.2.14/10-10.1.3)
CVE-2026-58178 Published on July 29, 2026
Apache Traffic Server: ESI plugin allows uncontrolled recursion and server-side request forgery
The Apache Traffic Server ESI plugin can recurse without bound and fetch attacker-controlled URLs.
This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 8.0.0 through 8.1.9, from 9.0.0 through 9.2.14, from 10.0.0 through 10.1.3.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.2.15 or 10.1.4, which fix the issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-58178 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Stack Exhaustion Vulnerability?
The product does not properly control the amount of recursion which takes place, consuming excessive resources, such as allocated memory or the program stack.
CVE-2026-58178 has been classified to as a Stack Exhaustion vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-58178
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Traffic Server:- Version 8.0.0, <= 8.1.9 is affected.
- Version 9.0.0, <= 9.2.14 is affected.
- Version 10.0.0, <= 10.1.3 is affected.