#VU112127 Configuration in mod_proxy_cluster - CVE-2024-10306

Vulnerability identifier: #VU112127

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-10306

CWE-ID: CWE-16

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
mod_proxy_cluster
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: modcluster

Description

The issue may allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the module.

The issue exists due to the <Directory> cannot be used to restricted IP/host access, as described in the documentation.  A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to the application. 

Mitigation
Update your module configuration and replace the directive with directive.

Vulnerable software versions

mod_proxy_cluster: All versions

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External links
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2321302

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.