CVE-2024-32638

Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request Smuggling') vulnerability in Apache APISIX when using `forward-auth` plugin.This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 3.8.0, 3.9.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.8.1, 3.9.1 or higher, which fixes the issue.

CVSS v3 6.3 MEDIUM

6.3^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 3.4

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact LOW

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/02/2	Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/ngvgxllw4zn4hgngkqw2o225kf9wotov	Mailing List Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/02/2	Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/ngvgxllw4zn4hgngkqw2o225kf9wotov	Mailing List Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:apache:apisix:3.8.0:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:a:apache:apisix:3.9.0:::::::*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2024-05-02 10:15

Updated : 2025-07-10 16:00

NVD link : CVE-2024-32638

Mitre link : CVE-2024-32638

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-32638

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apache

apisix

CWE

CWE-444

Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling')

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