How severe is CVE-2024-40725?

CVE-2024-40725 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-40725 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40725?

CVE-2024-40725 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-2024-40725?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-40725 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40725 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38590.

When was CVE-2024-40725 published?

CVE-2024-40725 was published on 2024-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40725

CVE-2024-40725 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38590
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Apache Http Server
Published: 2024-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A partial fix for CVE-2024-39884 in the core of Apache HTTP Server 2.4.61 ignores some use of the legacy content-type based configuration of handlers. "AddType" and similar configuration, under some circumstances where files are requested indirectly, result in source code disclosure of local content. For example, PHP scripts may be served instead of interpreted. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.62, which fixes this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40725?: A partial fix for CVE-2024-39884 in the core of Apache HTTP Server 2.4.61 ignores some use of the legacy content-type based configuration of handlers. "AddType" and similar configuration, under some circumstances where files are requested indirectly, result in source code disclosure of local content. For example, PHP scripts may be served instead of interpreted. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.62, which fixes this issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-40725?: CVE-2024-40725 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-40725 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40725?: CVE-2024-40725 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-2024-40725?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40725 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40725 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38590.
When was CVE-2024-40725 published?: CVE-2024-40725 was published on 2024-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.4.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.4.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

217.144.132.157 (ipv4-addr)