CVE-2011-3368
CVE-2011-3368 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 91% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 91% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Apache Http Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The mod_proxy module in the Apache HTTP Server 1.3.x through 1.3.42, 2.0.x through 2.0.64, and 2.2.x through 2.2.21 does not properly interact with use of (1) RewriteRule and (2) ProxyPassMatch pattern matches for configuration of a reverse proxy, which allows remote attackers to send requests to intranet servers via a malformed URI containing an initial @ (at sign) character.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-3368?
- The mod_proxy module in the Apache HTTP Server 1.3.x through 1.3.42, 2.0.x through 2.0.64, and 2.2.x through 2.2.21 does not properly interact with use of (1) RewriteRule and (2) ProxyPassMatch pattern matches for configuration of a reverse proxy, which allows remote attackers to send requests to intranet servers via a malformed URI containing an initial @ (at sign) character.
- How severe is CVE-2011-3368?
- CVE-2011-3368 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2011-3368 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 91% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-3368?
- CVE-2011-3368 primarily affects Apache Http Server. In total, 100 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-3368?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2011-3368 published?
- CVE-2011-3368 was published on 2011-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://kb.juniper.net/JSA10585
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-11/msg00011.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-02/msg00009.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-02/msg00012.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=133294460209056&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134987041210674&w=2
- http://osvdb.org/76079
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0542.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0543.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2011/Oct/232
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2011/Oct/273
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46288
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46414
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48551
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5501
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1179239
- http://web.archiveorange.com/archive/v/ZyS0hzECD5zzb2NkvQlt
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas2064c7e5f53452ff686257927003c8d42
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas2b7c57b1f1035675186257927003c8d48
- http://www.contextis.com/research/blog/reverseproxybypass/
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2405
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17969
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:144
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2015-1972971.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2012-392727.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1391.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1392.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49957
Affected products (100)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Threat intelligence
Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:
- 221.161.235.168 (ipv4-addr)
- 124.6.178.98 (ipv4-addr)
- 103.20.122.54 (ipv4-addr)
- 144.22.150.242 (ipv4-addr)
- 222.99.52.202 (ipv4-addr)
- 211.253.10.61 (ipv4-addr)
- 121.164.135.251 (ipv4-addr)
- 90.160.135.217 (ipv4-addr)