CVE-2019-17567
MediumApache HTTP Server versions 2.4.6 to 2.4.46 mod_proxy_wstunnel configured on an URL that is not necessarily Upgraded by the origin server was tunneling the whole connection regardless, thus allowing for subsequent requests on the same connection to pass through with no HTTP…
Published Jun 11, 2021 · Updated Sep 10, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2019-17567, DLA-3818-1, TR-21-0470, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-17567
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-17567 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3.1) affecting HTTP Server (Apache), Enterprise Manager Ops Center (Oracle), Instantis Enterprisetrack (Oracle) and 22 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including apache 2.4.47-1, HTTP Server <=2.4.46, apache2 2.4.48-2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
5.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
60%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.6 to 2.4.46 mod_proxy_wstunnel configured on an URL that is not necessarily Upgraded by the origin server was tunneling the whole connection regardless, thus allowing for subsequent requests on the same connection to pass through with no HTTP validation, authentication or authorization possibly configured.
Affected Products
78 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| HTTP ServerApache | >= 2.4.46 | 2.4.46 |
| Enterprise Manager Ops CenterOracle | 12.4.0.0 | n/a |
| Instantis EnterprisetrackOracle | 17.1, 17.2, 17.3 | n/a |
| Zfs Storage Appliance KitOracle | 8.8 | n/a |
| FedoraFedoraproject | 34, 35 | n/a |
Patched Releases
apache
2.4.47-1
HTTP Server
<=2.4.46
apache2
2.4.48-2, 2.4.59-1~deb10u1
httpd
2.4.48-1.ph1, 2.4.48-1.ph2, 2.4.48-1.ph3, 2.4.48-2.amzn2, 2.4.49-1, 2.4.52-1
httpd-devel
2.4.48-2.amzn2
httpd-filesystem
2.4.48-2.amzn2
httpd-manual
2.4.48-2.amzn2
httpd-tools
2.4.48-2.amzn2
httpd24
2.4.48-1.92.amzn1
httpd24-devel
2.4.48-1.92.amzn1
httpd24-manual
2.4.48-1.92.amzn1
httpd24-tools
2.4.48-1.92.amzn1
jbcs-httpd24-apr
0:1.6.3-107.el8jbcs, 0:1.6.3-107.jbcs.el7
jbcs-httpd24-apr-util
0:1.6.1-84.el8jbcs, 0:1.6.1-84.jbcs.el7
jbcs-httpd24-curl
0:7.78.0-2.el8jbcs, 0:7.78.0-2.jbcs.el7
jbcs-httpd24-httpd
0:2.4.37-78.el8jbcs, 0:2.4.37-78.jbcs.el7
jbcs-httpd24-mod_cluster-native
0:1.3.16-9.Final_redhat_2.el8jbcs, 0:1.3.16-9.Final_redhat_2.jbcs.el7
jbcs-httpd24-mod_http2
0:1.15.7-21.el8jbcs, 0:1.15.7-21.jbcs.el7
jbcs-httpd24-mod_jk
0:1.2.48-20.redhat_1.el8jbcs, 0:1.2.48-20.redhat_1.jbcs.el7
jbcs-httpd24-mod_md
1:2.0.8-40.el8jbcs, 1:2.0.8-40.jbcs.el7
jbcs-httpd24-mod_security
0:2.9.2-67.GA.el8jbcs, 0:2.9.2-67.GA.jbcs.el7
jbcs-httpd24-nghttp2
0:1.39.2-39.el8jbcs, 0:1.39.2-39.jbcs.el7
jbcs-httpd24-openssl
1:1.1.1g-8.el8jbcs, 1:1.1.1g-8.jbcs.el7
jbcs-httpd24-openssl-chil
0:1.0.0-7.el8jbcs, 0:1.0.0-7.jbcs.el7
jbcs-httpd24-openssl-pkcs11
0:0.4.10-22.el8jbcs, 0:0.4.10-22.jbcs.el7
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 11, 2021
Last updated
Sep 10, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
- CWE-444 Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling')
References
- advisoryhttp://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- advisoryRHSA-2021:4613
- advisoryRHSA-2021:4614
- advisoryhttps://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html#CVE-2019-17567
- advisoryhttps://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r90f693a5c9fb75550ef1412436d5e682a5f845beb427fa6f23419a3c@%3Cannounce.httpd.apache.org%3E
FAQ
Common Questions.
Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.6 to 2.4.46 mod_proxy_wstunnel configured on an URL that is not necessarily Upgraded by the origin server was tunneling the whole connection regardless, thus allowing for subsequent requests on the same connection to pass through with no HTTP validation, authentication or authorization…
Affected: HTTP Server (Apache) versions >= 2.4.46; Enterprise Manager Ops Center (Oracle) versions 12.4.0.0; Instantis Enterprisetrack (Oracle) versions 17.1, 17.2, 17.3, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including apache 2.4.47-1, HTTP Server <=2.4.46, apache2 2.4.48-2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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