CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2022-22720

Apache HTTP Server 2.4.52 and earlier fails to close inbound connection when errors are encountered discarding the request body, exposing the server to HTTP Request Smuggling

Vulnerability Description

Apache HTTP Server 2.4.52 and earlier fails to close inbound connection when errors are encountered discarding the request body, exposing the server to HTTP Request Smuggling

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ApacheHttp Server<= 2.4.52
FedoraprojectFedora34
DebianDebian Linux9.0
OracleEnterprise Manager Ops Center12.4.0.0
OracleHttp Server12.2.1.3.0
OracleZfs Storage Appliance Kit8.8
AppleMac Os X10.15.7
AppleMacos< 10.15.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-22720?

CVE-2022-22720 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Apache HTTP Server 2.4.52 and earlier fails to close inbound connection when errors are encountered discarding the request body, exposing the server to HTTP Request Smuggling

How severe is CVE-2022-22720?

CVE-2022-22720 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-22720?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Http Server, Fedoraproject Fedora, Debian Debian Linux, Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center, Oracle Http Server.