CVE-2024-39884: A regression in the core of Apache HTTP Server 2.4.60 ignores some use of the legacy content-type based config

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MEDIUM 6.2WATCHLISTDOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-39884 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.2) affecting http server, ontap tools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A regression in the core of Apache HTTP Server 2.4.60 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 2.4.61, which fixes this issue.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.2 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2024-07-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache · netapp

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-04 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache http server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.4.60

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.4.60

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy http-server || rpm -q http-server || http-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.4.60 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison http-server sudo apt install http-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4.60> sudo apt-mark hold http-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list http-server sudo dnf downgrade http-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4.60> sudo dnf versionlock add http-server

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.

netapp ontap tools DOWNGRADE

Affected: 10

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ontap-tools || rpm -q ontap-tools || ontap-tools --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ontap-tools sudo apt install ontap-tools=<VERSION_BEFORE_10> sudo apt-mark hold ontap-tools

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ontap-tools sudo dnf downgrade ontap-tools-<VERSION_BEFORE_10> sudo dnf versionlock add ontap-tools

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.

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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.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-39884?

http server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; ontap tools: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-39884 being exploited?

CVE-2024-39884 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-2024-39884 affect?

CVE-2024-39884 affects http server, ontap tools. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.2). A regression in the core of Apache HTTP Server 2.4.60 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

How urgent is CVE-2024-39884?

Priority 42/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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