CVE-2024-40725
MEDIUMEPSS 90th pctlDescription
A partial fix for CVE-2024-39884 in the core of Apache HTTP Server 2.4.61 ignores some use of the legacy content-type based configuration of handlers. "AddType" and similar configuration, under some circumstances where files are requested indirectly, result in source code disclosure of local content. For example, PHP scripts may be served instead of interpreted. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.62, which fixes this issue.
How to fix
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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Exploit Intelligence
High risk: more likely to be exploited than 90% of all known CVEs.
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-668 vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2022-39952 | Critical | 9.8 | 100% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2017-16597 | Critical | 9.8 | 57% | - | - |
| CVE-2017-16603 | High | 8.8 | 54% | - | - |
| CVE-2024-25153 | Critical | 9.8 | 42% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2022-25236 | Critical | 9.8 | 36% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2017-0215 | Medium | 5.3 | 36% | - | - |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2024-40725?
Published advisories record a fix for 23 affected products. The "How to fix" section on this page lists the fixed version and source advisory for each one, so apply the entry matching what you actually run.
Is CVE-2024-40725 being actively exploited?
Not that we know of. CVE-2024-40725 is not in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Its EPSS score of 4.2% is the estimated probability that it will be exploited in the next 30 days. That is higher than 90% of all scored CVEs.
How severe is CVE-2024-40725?
CVE-2024-40725 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.3, rated medium. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
What does CVE-2024-40725 affect?
Published advisories record a fix for httpd (Amazon), httpd-core (Amazon), httpd-core-debuginfo (Amazon), httpd-debuginfo (Amazon), and 19 more. Only products with a sourced advisory are listed, so treat this as what we can cite rather than a complete inventory.
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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2026-06-17.