How severe is CVE-2024-50305?

CVE-2024-50305 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-50305 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-50305?

CVE-2024-50305 affects Apache Traffic Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-50305?

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-2024-50305 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-50305 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44805.

When was CVE-2024-50305 published?

CVE-2024-50305 was published on 2024-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-50305

CVE-2024-50305 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% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44805
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Apache Traffic Server
Published: 2024-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Valid Host header field can cause Apache Traffic Server to crash on some platforms. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 9.2.0 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-2024-50305?: Valid Host header field can cause Apache Traffic Server to crash on some platforms. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 9.2.0 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-2024-50305?: CVE-2024-50305 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 none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-50305 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-50305?: CVE-2024-50305 affects Apache Traffic Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50305?: 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-2024-50305 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-50305 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44805.
When was CVE-2024-50305 published?: CVE-2024-50305 was published on 2024-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/y15fh6c7kyqvzm0f9odw7c5jh4r4np0y

Affected products (1)

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

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