Oracle HTTP Server 12.2.1.3.0/12.2.1.4.0/12.2.1.5.0 OSSL server-side request forgery

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Oracle HTTP Server 12.2.1.3.0/12.2.1.4.0/12.2.1.5.0. This affects an unknown function of the component OSSL Module. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-40438. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle HTTP Server 12.2.1.3.0/12.2.1.4.0/12.2.1.5.0 (Web Server). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component OSSL Module. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-918. The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 01/19/2021 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2022. The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-40438. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

It is declared as attacked. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 294771 (MiracleLinux 8 : httpd:2.4 (AXSA:2021-2541:01)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. This issue was added on 12/01/2021 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 12/15/2021:

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Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (294771). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Server-side request forgery
CWE: CWE-918
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Status: Attacked

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Nessus ID: 294771
Nessus Name: MiracleLinux 8 : httpd:2.4 (AXSA:2021-2541:01)

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Recommended: Upgrade
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09/02/2021 +225 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2022
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-40438 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-40438
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-190968
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 01/19/2022 15:48
Updated: 01/21/2026 10:51
Changes: 01/19/2022 15:48 (39), 01/23/2022 13:04 (3), 01/23/2022 13:11 (19), 04/22/2024 09:07 (26), 07/25/2024 01:11 (1), 09/16/2024 16:57 (2), 01/21/2026 10:51 (2)
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