CVE-2022-26377: 
Apache HTTP Server vulnerability analysis and mitigation

CVE-2022-26377 is an HTTP Request Smuggling vulnerability discovered in the modproxyajp module of Apache HTTP Server. The vulnerability was disclosed on June 8, 2022, and affects Apache HTTP Server 2.4 version 2.4.53 and prior versions. This security flaw allows an attacker to smuggle requests to the AJP server that the Apache HTTP Server forwards requests to (Apache Advisory, OSS Security).

The vulnerability is classified as a moderate severity issue with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH), with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. The flaw is categorized under CWE-444 (Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests/Response Smuggling). The vulnerability specifically affects the modproxyajp module, which is responsible for handling AJP (Apache JServ Protocol) communications (NVD, NetApp Advisory).

When successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to request smuggling attacks against the AJP server, potentially resulting in unauthorized access, bypass of security controls, or manipulation of proxied requests. The high integrity impact rating indicates that attackers could potentially modify data being transmitted through the affected server (NetApp Advisory).

The vulnerability was fixed in Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.54. Users and administrators are strongly recommended to upgrade to this version or later to address the security issue. Various Linux distributions have also released security updates to address this vulnerability, including Fedora and Gentoo (Fedora Update, Gentoo Advisory).