# CVE-2021-40438: A Apache bug is being used in attacks

Status: Being used now (CISA KEV, added 2021-12-01)
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## Agent prompt (read-only)
Read-only check, change nothing, send nothing anywhere.
Is Apache Apache (CVE-2021-40438) installed or running on this machine or in this project?
1. Find every copy and its version (apps, packages, containers, lockfiles).
2. Compare each version against the vendor's fixed version for CVE-2021-40438. Quote the vendor page you used.
3. Report a table: where, version, fixed version, status (exposed / fixed / not installed / unsure).
4. List the exact update steps, but do not run them.

## Official description
A crafted request uri-path can cause mod_proxy to forward the request to an origin server choosen by the remote user. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server 2.4.48 and earlier.

## Sources
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40438
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40438

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