Apache Traffic Server 8.x < 8.1.3 Improper Authentication

high Nessus Plugin ID 184805

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Synopsis

The remote web server is affected by a improper authentication vulnerability.

Description

Improper Authentication vulnerability in TLS origin verification of Apache Traffic Server allows for man in the middle attacks.

Note that Nessus did not actually test for these issues, but instead has relied on the version found in the server's banner.

Solution

Upgrade to Apache Traffic Server version 8.1.3 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 184805

File Name: apache_ats_8_1_2.nasl

Version: 1.1

Type: remote

Family: Web Servers

Published: 11/7/2023

Updated: 11/8/2023

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.8

Temporal Score: 5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2021-38161

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.1

Temporal Score: 7.1

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:apache:traffic_server

Required KB Items: installed_sw/Apache Traffic Server

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 11/2/2021

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/2/2021

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2021-38161

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