CVE-2026-59173: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in Apache Traffic Server. This issue affects Apache Traffic S

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-59173 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting traffic server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in Apache Traffic Server. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 9.0.0 through 9.1.13, from 10.0.0 through 10.1.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.1.14 or 10.1.3, which fixes the issue.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400
Published	2026-07-18
Last modified	2026-10-24

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

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-18 13:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache traffic server UPGRADE

Affected: >= 9.0.0 and < 9.2.14 · >= 10.0.0 and < 10.1.3

Fixed in: 9.2.14, 10.1.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 9.2.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade traffic-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade traffic-server

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 9.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison traffic-server sudo apt install traffic-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold traffic-server

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list traffic-server sudo dnf downgrade traffic-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add traffic-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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-59173?

traffic server: upgrade to 9.2.14, 10.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-59173 being exploited?

CVE-2026-59173 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-2026-59173 affect?

CVE-2026-59173 affects traffic server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in Apache Traffic Server. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 9.0.0 through 9.1.13, from 10.0.0 through 10.1.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.1.14 or 10.1.3, which

How urgent is CVE-2026-59173?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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