Apache Traffic Server up to 8.1.9/9.2.14/10.1.3 ESI Plugin out-of-bounds write

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache Traffic Server up to 8.1.9/9.2.14/10.1.3. This impacts an unknown function of the component ESI Plugin. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-58178. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Traffic Server up to 8.1.9/9.2.14/10.1.3. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component ESI Plugin. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The Apache Traffic Server ESI plugin can recurse without bound and fetch attacker-controlled URLs. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 8.0.0 through 8.1.9, from 9.0.0 through 9.2.14, from 10.0.0 through 10.1.3. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.2.15 or 10.1.4, which fix the issue.

The advisory is available at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-58178 since 06/29/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/29/2026).

Upgrading to version 9.2.15 or 10.1.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Vendor

• Apache

Name

• Traffic Server

Version

• 8.1.0
• 8.1.1
• 8.1.2
• 8.1.3
• 8.1.4
• 8.1.5
• 8.1.6
• 8.1.7
• 8.1.8
• 8.1.9
• 9.2.0
• 9.2.1
• 9.2.2
• 9.2.3
• 9.2.4
• 9.2.5
• 9.2.6
• 9.2.7
• 9.2.8
• 9.2.9
• 9.2.10
• 9.2.11
• 9.2.12
• 9.2.13
• 9.2.14
• 10.1.0
• 10.1.1
• 10.1.2
• 10.1.3

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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