PatchTheCVECVE-2022-23959: In Varnish Cache before 6.6.2 and 7.x before 7.0.2, Varnish Cache 6.0 LTS before 6.0.10, and and Varnish Enter
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CVE-2022-23959 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting varnich cache, varnish cache, varnish cache plus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In Varnish Cache before 6.6.2 and 7.x before 7.0.2, Varnish Cache 6.0 LTS before 6.0.10, and and Varnish Enterprise (Cache Plus) 4.1.x before 4.1.11r6 and 6.0.x before 6.0.9r4, request smuggling can occur for HTTP/1 connections.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.1 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.0% (top 19%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-444 |
| Published | 2022-01-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
varnish-software varnich cache UPGRADE
Affected: >= 1.0.0 and < 6.6.2 · >= 4.1.1 and < 4.1.11r6 · 4.1
Fixed in: 4.1.11r6, 6.6.2
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy varnich-cache || rpm -q varnich-cache || varnich-cache --version
2. UPGRADE to 4.1.11r6 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade varnich-cache
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade varnich-cache
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison varnich-cache
sudo apt install varnich-cache=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold varnich-cache
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list varnich-cache
sudo dnf downgrade varnich-cache-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add varnich-cache
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
varnish-software varnish cache UPGRADE
Affected: >= 6.0.0 and < 6.0.10
Fixed in: 6.0.10
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy varnish-cache || rpm -q varnish-cache || varnish-cache --version
2. UPGRADE to 6.0.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade varnish-cache
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade varnish-cache
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison varnish-cache
sudo apt install varnish-cache=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold varnish-cache
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list varnish-cache
sudo dnf downgrade varnish-cache-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add varnish-cache
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
varnish-software varnish cache plus UPGRADE
Affected: >= 6.0.0 and < 6.0.9r4
Fixed in: 6.0.9r4
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy varnish-cache-plus || rpm -q varnish-cache-plus || varnish-cache-plus --version
2. UPGRADE to 6.0.9r4 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade varnish-cache-plus
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade varnish-cache-plus
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison varnish-cache-plus
sudo apt install varnish-cache-plus=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold varnish-cache-plus
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list varnish-cache-plus
sudo dnf downgrade varnish-cache-plus-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add varnish-cache-plus
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
varnish cache project varnish cache UPGRADE
Affected: >= 7.0.0 and < 7.0.2
Fixed in: 7.0.2
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy varnish-cache || rpm -q varnish-cache || varnish-cache --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade varnish-cache
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade varnish-cache
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison varnish-cache
sudo apt install varnish-cache=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold varnish-cache
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list varnish-cache
sudo dnf downgrade varnish-cache-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add varnish-cache
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE
Affected: 35
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 35
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
debian debian linux MITIGATE
Affected: 9.0 · 10.0 · 11.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-23959?
varnich cache: upgrade to 4.1.11r6, 6.6.2; varnish cache: upgrade to 6.0.10; varnish cache plus: upgrade to 6.0.9r4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-23959 being exploited?
CVE-2022-23959 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2022-23959 affect?
CVE-2022-23959 affects varnich cache, varnish cache, varnish cache plus. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). In Varnish Cache before 6.6.2 and 7.x before 7.0.2, Varnish Cache 6.0 LTS before 6.0.10, and and Varnish Enterprise (Cache Plus) 4.1.x before 4.1.11r6 and 6.0.x before 6.0.9r4, request smuggling can occur for HTTP/1 connections.
How urgent is CVE-2022-23959?
Priority 62/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist
Software pages
Debian vulnerabilities · Varnish vulnerabilities