How severe is CVE-2024-39573?

CVE-2024-39573 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-39573 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-39573?

CVE-2024-39573 primarily affects Apache Http 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-2024-39573?

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-2024-39573 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-39573 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38096.

When was CVE-2024-39573 published?

CVE-2024-39573 was published on 2024-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-39573

CVE-2024-39573 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 35% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 35% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38096
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Apache Http Server
Published: 2024-07-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Potential SSRF in mod_rewrite in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows an attacker to cause unsafe RewriteRules to unexpectedly setup URL's to be handled by mod_proxy. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39573?: Potential SSRF in mod_rewrite in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows an attacker to cause unsafe RewriteRules to unexpectedly setup URL's to be handled by mod_proxy. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-39573?: CVE-2024-39573 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-39573 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-39573?: CVE-2024-39573 primarily affects Apache Http 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-2024-39573?: 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-2024-39573 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-39573 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38096.
When was CVE-2024-39573 published?: CVE-2024-39573 was published on 2024-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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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)
77.90.185.88 (ipv4-addr)
77.90.185.87 (ipv4-addr)
74.87.117.150 (ipv4-addr)
61.76.112.4 (ipv4-addr)
60.199.224.2 (ipv4-addr)