How severe is CVE-2024-38479?

CVE-2024-38479 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38479 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38479?

CVE-2024-38479 primarily affects Apache Traffic Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38479?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-38479 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38479 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37359.

When was CVE-2024-38479 published?

CVE-2024-38479 was published on 2024-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38479

CVE-2024-38479 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Traffic Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37359
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Apache Traffic Server
Published: 2024-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Traffic Server. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 8.0.0 through 8.1.11, from 9.0.0 through 9.2.5. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.2.6, which fixes the issue, or 10.0.2, which does not have the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38479?: Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Traffic Server. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 8.0.0 through 8.1.11, from 9.0.0 through 9.2.5. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.2.6, which fixes the issue, or 10.0.2, which does not have the issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-38479?: CVE-2024-38479 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38479 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38479?: CVE-2024-38479 primarily affects Apache Traffic Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38479?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-38479 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38479 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37359.
When was CVE-2024-38479 published?: CVE-2024-38479 was published on 2024-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:traffic_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:traffic_server:*:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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