Patch Panic: Apache’s Traffic Control Vulnerability Sends Security Alarms Ringing
The Apache Software Foundation has patched a major SQL injection vulnerability in Apache Traffic Control, rated 9.9 on the CVSS scale. Discovered by Tencent’s Yuan Luo, this flaw allows privileged users to execute arbitrary SQL commands. Users should update to version 8.0.2 to prevent their database from becoming a playground for mischief.
Hot Take:
Who knew SQL injection could be so seductive? Apache Traffic Control apparently did, and it’s now scrambling to patch things up before its database finds itself in a love triangle with a hacker and an admin role. Time to keep those PUT requests on a short leash!
Key Points:
- Apache Traffic Control’s SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-45387) scores a 9.9/10 on CVSS.
- Vulnerability allows privileged users to execute arbitrary SQL commands.
- Patch released in version 8.0.2, courtesy of Tencent YunDing’s Yuan Luo.
- ASF also addressed Apache HugeGraph-Server and Tomcat vulnerabilities.
- Users are urged to update to the latest software versions.
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