CVE-2026-24033: CWE-444 Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling') in Apache Software Foundation Apache Traffic Server
CVE-2026-24033 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Traffic Server involving inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests, also known as HTTP Request/Response Smuggling. This affects versions from 9.0.0 through 9.2.14 and 10.0.0 through 10.1.3. The vulnerability can lead to partial confidentiality and integrity impacts but does not affect availability. Users are advised to upgrade to versions 9.2.15 or 10.1.4 where the issue is fixed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Apache Traffic Server versions 9.0.0 through 9.2.14 and 10.0.0 through 10.1.3 contain a CWE-444 vulnerability related to inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests, commonly referred to as HTTP Request/Response Smuggling. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate how HTTP requests and responses are parsed, potentially leading to confidentiality and integrity issues. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and scope changed. The vendor has fixed the issue in versions 9.2.15 and 10.1.4.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to partial loss of confidentiality and integrity of HTTP communications handled by Apache Traffic Server. There is no impact on availability. The flaw could allow attackers to smuggle HTTP requests or responses, potentially bypassing security controls or causing misrouting of traffic.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade affected Apache Traffic Server instances to versions 9.2.15 or 10.1.4, which contain the official fixes for this vulnerability. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's version recommendations.
CVE-2026-24033: CWE-444 Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling') in Apache Software Foundation Apache Traffic Server
Description
CVE-2026-24033 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Traffic Server involving inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests, also known as HTTP Request/Response Smuggling. This affects versions from 9.0.0 through 9.2.14 and 10.0.0 through 10.1.3. The vulnerability can lead to partial confidentiality and integrity impacts but does not affect availability. Users are advised to upgrade to versions 9.2.15 or 10.1.4 where the issue is fixed.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.2high
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Traffic Server
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Apache Traffic Server versions 9.0.0 through 9.2.14 and 10.0.0 through 10.1.3 contain a CWE-444 vulnerability related to inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests, commonly referred to as HTTP Request/Response Smuggling. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate how HTTP requests and responses are parsed, potentially leading to confidentiality and integrity issues. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and scope changed. The vendor has fixed the issue in versions 9.2.15 and 10.1.4.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to partial loss of confidentiality and integrity of HTTP communications handled by Apache Traffic Server. There is no impact on availability. The flaw could allow attackers to smuggle HTTP requests or responses, potentially bypassing security controls or causing misrouting of traffic.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade affected Apache Traffic Server instances to versions 9.2.15 or 10.1.4, which contain the official fixes for this vulnerability. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's version recommendations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-20T18:39:10.877Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a69adc79c2644c7f825aa79
Added to database: 07/29/2026, 07:37:43 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 15:17:17 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 20:00:31 UTC
Views: 57
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