CVE-2024-40725

MEDIUM

Apache HTTP Server <2.4.61 - Info Disclosure

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2024-40725. PoCs published by TAM-K592, soltanali0.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The repository contains two Python scripts designed to detect CVE-2024-40725 (HTTP Request Smuggling) and CVE-2024-40898 (SSL Verification Bypass) in Apache HTTP Server. The scripts send crafted requests to check for vulnerability indicators but do not exploit them.

Description

A partial fix for  CVE-2024-39884 in the core of Apache HTTP Server 2.4.61 ignores some use of the legacy content-type based configuration of handlers. "AddType" and similar configuration, under some circumstances where files are requested indirectly, result in source code disclosure of local content. For example, PHP scripts may be served instead of interpreted. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.62, which fixes this issue.

Exploits (2)

nomisec SCANNER 83 stars
by TAM-K592 · poc
https://github.com/TAM-K592/CVE-2024-40725-CVE-2024-40898

The repository contains two Python scripts designed to detect CVE-2024-40725 (HTTP Request Smuggling) and CVE-2024-40898 (SSL Verification Bypass) in Apache HTTP Server. The scripts send crafted requests to check for vulnerability indicators but do not exploit them.

Classification
Scanner 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: Apache HTTP Server 2.4.0 to 2.4.61
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target server running vulnerable Apache HTTP Server version · Network access to the target server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SCANNER 12 stars
by soltanali0 · poc
https://github.com/soltanali0/CVE-2024-40725

This repository contains a Python-based tool designed to detect HTTP Request Smuggling vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-40725) in Apache HTTP Server by sending crafted HTTP requests and analyzing response discrepancies. It does not include functional exploit code but provides a detection mechanism for identifying potential vulnerabilities.

Classification
Scanner 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apache HTTP Server
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Python 3.7+ · requests library · target URL or list of URLs · wordlist for endpoint fuzzing
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2

Scores

CVSS v3 5.3
EPSS 0.0413
EPSS Percentile 89.5%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-668
Status published
Products (2)
apache/http_server 2.4.60
apache/http_server 2.4.61
Published Jul 18, 2024
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026