CVE-2025-49630

HIGH

Apache HTTP Server: mod_proxy_http2 denial of service

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.8%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

none

SSVC status

Description

In certain proxy configurations, a denial of service attack against Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.26 through to 2.4.63 can be triggered by untrusted clients causing an assertion in mod_proxy_http2. Configurations affected are a reverse proxy is configured for an HTTP/2 backend, with ProxyPreserveHost set to "on".

Technical Details

CVSS v3 Vector
3.1
Published
7/10/2025
Last Modified
11/4/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-49630?

In certain proxy configurations, a denial of service attack against Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.26 through to 2.4.63 can be triggered by untrusted clients causing an assertion in mod_proxy_http2. Configurations affected are a reverse proxy is configured for an HTTP/2 backend, with ProxyPreserveHost set to "on".

Is CVE-2025-49630 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2025-49630 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 2.8%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-49630?

CVE-2025-49630 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.

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