CVE-2024-38473: exploitation status and patch state

CVE-2024-38473 · CVSS 8.1 HIGH · EPSS 26% · patch available

Encoding problem in mod_proxy in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows request URLs with incorrect encoding to be sent to backend services, potentially bypassing authentication via crafted requests. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue.

Is CVE-2024-38473 exploited?

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Is there a patch?

What PlainSec published about CVE-2024-38473

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KEV and EPSS are re-checked daily. Record last updated 2026-08-11.