CVE advisoryKnown Exploit
CVE-2021-40438
Apache HTTP Server Proxy Request Forgery Vulnerability
Halo Surface Signal: 5 out of 5 — more likely to be public-facing.
Attackers can exploit a vulnerability in the Apache HTTP Server's proxy functionality. This could allow them to redirect requests to unintended servers, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data and systems. The business risk involves compromised data integrity and unauthorized system access.