Evidence used
- No CISA KEV confirmation is currently recorded.
- The selected CVSS metric records a network-reachable, unauthenticated path with no user interaction.
- EPSS is 0.47% for the current model date.
BlackTreeCVE IntelligenceFull vulnerability report · 2024
CVE-2024-10006High confidence
Consul L7 Intentions Vulnerable To Headers Bypass
HashiCorp · Consul
8.3HighCVSS 3.1
Within 7 days
Patch availableHigh technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.
R
Open reassessment dashboard →Operational reassessment
Published severity in operational context
Published severityHigh→Operational priority:High, unchanged from published severity.unchanged
Compensating controls
- Validate the affected product branch and deploy the verified fixed release.
- Restrict the affected network interface to trusted sources where business-safe.
- Monitor vendor guidance and exploitation sources for a material change.
Verification
- Confirm that the asset runs HashiCorp Consul and falls inside the recorded affected range.
- Verify the installed build against the product-specific fixed version after deployment.
- Validate exposure, authentication requirements and compensating controls in the actual environment.
- Reopen this reassessment when CVSS, KEV, EPSS, exploit evidence or remediation changes.
Open-source package ranges2 source-attributed ranges
These OSV and GitHub advisory ranges apply only to the named package and ecosystem. A listed fixed version is not a universal product patch or proof that an update is installed.
| Ecosystem and package | Affected range | First fixed version | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gogithub.com/hashicorp/consul | SEMVER: introduced 1.9.0; fixed 1.20.1 | 1.20.1 | OSV record ↗aggregator derived · 10 Sep 2026 |
| gogithub.com/hashicorp/consul | >= 1.9.0, < 1.20.1 | 1.20.1 | GitHub advisory ↗github reviewed aggregator · 10 Jan 2025 |
Direct vendor intelligence
1 currentAuthoritative vendor CSAF and VEX advisories
Structured product status and remediation from the issuing vendor. Product-state explanations are always visible; large lists can be searched or downloaded.
CVE-2024-10006 · CSAF 2.0 · revision 3 · finalRed Hat Product Securityhashicorp/consul: consul: Consul L7 Intentions Vulnerable To Headers Bypass
The vendor explicitly identifies these products or versions as containing the fix.
- registry.redhat.io/devspaces/traefik-rhel9@sha256:15a4a74016cdb94aece0bc651edd221b72a9202e5fd414d30ae969707cb5b4c9_amd64 as a component of Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces (RHOSDS) 3.23
- registry.redhat.io/devspaces/traefik-rhel9@sha256:5361443dee5415dc554d79e2fa23a6b336f1d8ea89fb20a4caa72f70574b939b_s390x as a component of Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces (RHOSDS) 3.23
- registry.redhat.io/devspaces/traefik-rhel9@sha256:a152f1e75dd10ba692587a4e702d59cd1c5adcde8b97390f58742270edf85d33_ppc64le as a component of Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces (RHOSDS) 3.23
- registry.redhat.io/devspaces/traefik-rhel9@sha256:f17428eced9d6bec1eaaa1510b68250824d3ace2f66af7f31fbf7327ca11540c_arm64 as a component of Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces (RHOSDS) 3.23
- Summary
- A flaw was found in HashiCorp Consul and Consul Enterprise. The server response does not explicitly set a Content-Type HTTP header, allowing user-provided inputs to be misinterpreted and can lead to reflected cross-site scripting (XSS).
- Remediation
- Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. For details on how to apply this update, refer to: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
High technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.
Patch available01
What, why and how
A vulnerability was identified in Consul and Consul Enterprise (“Consul”) such that using Headers in L7 traffic intentions could bypass HTTP header based access rules.
What
A vulnerability was identified in Consul and Consul Enterprise (“Consul”) such that using Headers in L7 traffic intentions could bypass HTTP header based access rules.
Why
The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes web scripting syntax in HTTP headers that can be used by web browser components that can process raw headers, such as Flash.
How
An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor.
What
A vulnerability was identified in Consul and Consul Enterprise (“Consul”) such that using Headers in L7 traffic intentions could bypass HTTP header based access rules.
Why
The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes web scripting syntax in HTTP headers that can be used by web browser components that can process raw headers, such as Flash.
How
An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor.
02
Exploit reality and attack path
CVSS severity, EPSS forecast probability, public exploit material and CISA-confirmed exploitation are separate signals.
Observed exploitation No confirmed evidence
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Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.No CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.
Public PoC / exploit material None recorded
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Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.No exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.
- Likely attack path
- a network path → Improper Neutralization of HTTP Headers for Scripting Syntax → cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor
- Attack surface
- Network
- Privileges required
- None: unauthenticated exploitation is possible
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low: no specialised conditions are recorded
- Security boundary
- Changed: exploitation can affect a different security authority
- Weakness
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CWE means Common Weakness Enumeration: a standard category for the underlying weakness. - CWE-644 ↗
CWE-644: Improper Neutralization of HTTP Headers for Scripting Syntax. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes web scripting syntax in HTTP headers that can be used by web browser components that can process raw headers, such as Flash.
- CVSS vector
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CVSS means Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The vector records the metric values used to calculate technical severity. CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:LCommon Vulnerability Scoring System 3.1: the compact vector below is decoded into plain language.
AVNetworkAttack vector: The vulnerable component can be reached over a network.ACLowAttack complexity: No specialised conditions are required beyond attacker-controlled input.PRNonePrivileges required: The attacker does not need an account or existing privileges.UINoneUser interaction: No action by another user is required.SChangedScope: The attack can affect a component governed by a different security authority.CLowConfidentiality impact: A successful attack can cause a limited loss.ILowIntegrity impact: A successful attack can cause a limited loss.ALowAvailability impact: A successful attack can cause a limited loss.- Post-exploitation / living off the land
- No specific living-off-the-land technique is confirmed in the structured sources. Monitor normal administration tools for activity inconsistent with the affected service's baseline.
03
Patch and workaround
Operational remediation based on structured source evidence.
- Status
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Patch availability is based on structured fixed-version fields and authoritative update references. If no fix is verified, check the vendor advisory before making a change. - Patch available
- Fixed
- registry.redhat.io/devspaces/traefik-rhel9@sha256:15a4a74016cdb94aece0bc651edd221b72a9202e5fd414d30ae969707cb5b4c9_amd64 as a component of Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces (RHOSDS) 3.23
- registry.redhat.io/devspaces/traefik-rhel9@sha256:5361443dee5415dc554d79e2fa23a6b336f1d8ea89fb20a4caa72f70574b939b_s390x as a component of Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces (RHOSDS) 3.23
- registry.redhat.io/devspaces/traefik-rhel9@sha256:a152f1e75dd10ba692587a4e702d59cd1c5adcde8b97390f58742270edf85d33_ppc64le as a component of Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces (RHOSDS) 3.23
- registry.redhat.io/devspaces/traefik-rhel9@sha256:f17428eced9d6bec1eaaa1510b68250824d3ace2f66af7f31fbf7327ca11540c_arm64 as a component of Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces (RHOSDS) 3.23
- Action
- Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. For details on how to apply this update, refer to: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
- Workaround
- No verified workaround is recorded. If business-safe, reduce exposure to the affected interface and allow only trusted sources until authoritative guidance is available.
04
Evidence and provenance
Published 30 Oct 2024 · Last source change 10 Jan 2025, 13:06 UTC · CWE-644 · Improper Neutralization of HTTP Headers for Scripting Syntax
CVE recordCVE.org · 5.1
CVSS sourceCNA
EPSS source FIRST · tracked since 2026-08-14
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The date BlackTree first stored a score for this CVE from the daily FIRST EPSS feed.European sourceENISA EUVD · EUVD-2024-2948
Product sourceCNA
Remediation sourceVendor CSAF · Red Hat Product Security
CWE sourceCNA
NVD statusNVD modified after enrichment
Core structured fields are present and their contributing authorities are shown above.
Material change intelligence
View recent updates ↗What changed after publication
- Affected versionsThe structured affected or fixed version information changed.Red Hat Product Security ↗
- Before
- 1.9.0 < 1.20.1 · Fixed: No fixed version is explicitly recorded in the structured CVE data.
- After
- 1.9.0 < 1.20.1 · Fixed: Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. For details on how to apply this update, refer to: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
- Remediation statusRemediation status changed from Awaiting fix to Patch available.Red Hat Product Security ↗
- Before
- Awaiting fix
- After
- Patch available
CVE published
Fixed release recorded from official guidance
Technical terms and abbreviations used in this report
- CVE
- Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: the public identifier for one disclosed vulnerability.
- CVSS
- Common Vulnerability Scoring System: a technical severity framework; it is not patching priority by itself.
- EPSS
- Exploit Prediction Scoring System: FIRST's estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days; it is a forecast, not confirmation.
- CWE
- Common Weakness Enumeration: the standard category describing the underlying software or hardware weakness.
- CNA
- CVE Numbering Authority: an organisation authorised to assign and publish CVE records.
- CISA ADP
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Authorized Data Publisher: structured enrichment added to a CVE record.
- NVD
- National Vulnerability Database: NIST's enrichment service for CVE records.
- CERT / CSIRT
- A computer security incident response team that publishes warnings or coordinates incident response.
- PoC
- Proof of concept: public material that demonstrates or helps reproduce exploitation.
- CSAF
- Common Security Advisory Framework: a machine-readable format for security advisories.
- LoTL
- Living off the land: abuse of legitimate tools or system functions during an attack.