CVE-2021-30641 Unexpected URL matching with 'MergeSlashes OFF'

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass security controls by exploiting unexpected URL matching behavior when MergeSlashes is disabled in Apache HTTP Server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2021-30641?

CVE-2021-30641 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server, published on 10 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.39 to 2.4.46 Unexpected matching behavior with 'MergeSlashes OFF'

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-30641?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including apache. It affects 6 products.

PackageAffectedFixed in
apache BitnamiFrom 2.4.392.4.47

Products include Apache Http Server, Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora, Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center, Oracle Instantis Enterprisetrack, Oracle Zfs Storage Appliance Kit.

How do I fix CVE-2021-30641?

Upgrade apache to 2.4.47 or later.

Is CVE-2021-30641 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-30641 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apache Http Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2021-30641, AZL-6478, BIT-apache-2021-30641, CLEANSTART-2026-MG62687, DEBIAN-CVE-2021-30641, GHSA-jfgv-4796-2jw7 and 1 more.

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