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CVE-2022-37436

5.3 · MEDIUM
Published Jan 17, 2023 apache CWE-113 EPSS 57.94% (99th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2022-37436 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache http_server. It was published on January 17, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Prior to Apache HTTP Server 2.4.55, a malicious backend can cause the response headers to be truncated early, resulting in some headers being incorporated into the response body. If the later headers have any security purpose, they will not be interpreted by the client.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update http_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
apache http_server >= 0, < 2.4.55 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37436?

CVE-2022-37436 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache http_server. It was published on January 17, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-37436?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-37436?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update http_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-37436?

CyberStrike's AI-powered security agents can automatically detect CVE-2022-37436 across your infrastructure using autonomous pentesting, DAST scanning, and HackBrowser. The platform continuously monitors for known vulnerabilities and provides actionable remediation guidance prioritized by real-world exploitability.