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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-27522
CVE-2023-27522:
Python vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
HTTP Response Smuggling vulnerability was discovered in Apache HTTP Server via modproxyuwsgi module. The vulnerability affects Apache HTTP Server versions from 2.4.30 through 2.4.55. The issue was identified and reported by Dimas Fariski Setyawan Putra (nyxsorcerer) (Apache Security).
Technical details
The vulnerability occurs when special characters in the origin response header can truncate or split the response forwarded to the client through the modproxyuwsgi module. This could lead to HTTP response smuggling attacks, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate how responses are interpreted (Apache Security).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow attackers to perform HTTP response smuggling attacks, which might lead to response splitting, cache poisoning, or bypass of security controls. This could potentially expose sensitive information or lead to other security implications (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was fixed in Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.56. Users are recommended to upgrade their Apache HTTP Server installations to version 2.4.56 or later to address this security issue (Apache Security, Debian LTS).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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