CVE-2025-49630

CVE-2025-49630 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Http 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-617.

Key facts

Description

In certain proxy configurations, a denial of service attack against Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.26 through to 2.4.63 can be triggered by untrusted clients causing an assertion in mod_proxy_http2. Configurations affected are a reverse proxy is configured for an HTTP/2 backend, with ProxyPreserveHost set to "on".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-49630?
In certain proxy configurations, a denial of service attack against Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.26 through to 2.4.63 can be triggered by untrusted clients causing an assertion in mod_proxy_http2. Configurations affected are a reverse proxy is configured for an HTTP/2 backend, with ProxyPreserveHost set to "on".
How severe is CVE-2025-49630?
CVE-2025-49630 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-2025-49630 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-49630?
CVE-2025-49630 affects Apache Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-49630?
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-2025-49630 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-49630 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21017.
When was CVE-2025-49630 published?
CVE-2025-49630 was published on 2025-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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