CVE-2022-36760 Apache HTTP Server: mod_proxy_ajp Possible request smuggling

Critical 9.0 Published Updated

Attackers can smuggle requests to the AJP server via mod_proxy_ajp, potentially bypassing security controls or accessing unauthorized data.

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

What is CVE-2022-36760?

CVE-2022-36760 is a critical vulnerability in Apache Http Server, published on 17 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request Smuggling') vulnerability in mod_proxy_ajp of Apache HTTP Server allows an attacker to smuggle requests to the AJP server it forwards requests to. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server Apache HTTP Server 2.4 version 2.4.54 and prior versions.

Weakness: CWE-444

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36760?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
apache BitnamiFrom 2.4.02.4.55

Products include Apache Http Server.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36760?

Upgrade apache to 2.4.55 or later.

Is CVE-2022-36760 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36760 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apache Http Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2022-36760, AZL-13027, BIT-apache-2022-36760, CLEANSTART-2026-VL60700, CLSA-2023-1675111279, CLSA-2023-1675111450 and 9 more.

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