CVE-2019-17567
CVE-2019-17567 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 60% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-444.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 60% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-444
- Affected product: Apache Http Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.6 to 2.4.46 mod_proxy_wstunnel configured on an URL that is not necessarily Upgraded by the origin server was tunneling the whole connection regardless, thus allowing for subsequent requests on the same connection to pass through with no HTTP validation, authentication or authorization possibly configured.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-17567?
- Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.6 to 2.4.46 mod_proxy_wstunnel configured on an URL that is not necessarily Upgraded by the origin server was tunneling the whole connection regardless, thus allowing for subsequent requests on the same connection to pass through with no HTTP validation, authentication or authorization possibly configured.
- How severe is CVE-2019-17567?
- CVE-2019-17567 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-17567 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 60% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-17567?
- CVE-2019-17567 primarily affects Apache Http Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-17567?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-17567 published?
- CVE-2019-17567 was published on 2021-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/06/10/2
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r7f2b70b621651548f4b6f027552f1dd91705d7111bb5d15cda0a68dd%40%3Cdev.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r90f693a5c9fb75550ef1412436d5e682a5f845beb427fa6f23419a3c%40%3Cannounce.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/re026d3da9d7824bd93b9f871c0fdda978d960c7e62d8c43cba8d0bf3%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00013.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SPBR6WUYBJNACHKE65SPL7TJOHX7RHWD/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZNCYSR3BXT36FFF4XTCPL3HDQK4VP45R/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-38
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210702-0001/
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_ops_center:12.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:instantis_enterprisetrack:17.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:instantis_enterprisetrack:17.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:instantis_enterprisetrack:17.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:zfs_storage_appliance_kit:8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Threat intelligence
Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:
- 50.255.62.89 (ipv4-addr)
- 147.15.15.226 (ipv4-addr)
- 45.84.120.3 (ipv4-addr)
- 61.76.112.4 (ipv4-addr)
- 60.199.224.2 (ipv4-addr)
- 46.253.45.10 (ipv4-addr)
- 45.232.73.84 (ipv4-addr)
- 45.120.115.150 (ipv4-addr)