Apache HTTP Server 2.4.64 RewriteCond function return value

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.64. Impacted is an unknown function of the component RewriteCond Handler. Performing a manipulation results in function return value. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-54090. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.64. This affects some unknown processing of the component RewriteCond Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a function return value vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-253. The product incorrectly checks a return value from a function, which prevents it from detecting errors or exceptional conditions. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

A bug in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.64 results in all "RewriteCond expr ..." tests evaluating as "true". Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.65, which fixes the issue.

The advisory is shared at httpd.apache.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-54090 since 07/16/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/14/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 242629 (Apache 2.4.x < 2.4.65), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2.4.65 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (242629), EUVD (EUVD-2025-22448) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1636). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

  • SUSE openSUSE
  • IBM HTTP Server
  • Apache HTTP Server

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Function return value
CWE: CWE-253
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 242629
Nessus Name: Apache 2.4.x < 2.4.65

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: HTTP Server 2.4.65

Timelineinfo

07/16/2025 CVE reserved
07/23/2025 +7 days Advisory disclosed
07/23/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/14/2025 +22 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: httpd.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-54090 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-54090
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-317421
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1636 - Apache HTTP Server: Schwachstelle erm&ouml;glicht umgehen von Sicherheitsvorkehrungen

Entryinfo

Created: 07/23/2025 15:32
Updated: 08/14/2025 06:17
Changes: 07/23/2025 15:32 (55), 07/24/2025 14:48 (7), 07/24/2025 21:46 (2), 07/27/2025 06:44 (1), 08/08/2025 18:36 (1), 08/14/2025 06:17 (1)
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