CVE-2026-58162: traffic server Cert Validation Flaw

Description

The Apache Traffic Server certifier plugin generates certificates based on attacker-controlled client SNI. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 8.0.0 through 8.1.9, from 9.0.0 through 9.2.14, from 10.0.0 through 10.1.3. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.2.15 or 10.1.4, which fix the issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

10.0

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0033

Probability of exploitation

0.26%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-295 CWE-295

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	traffic_server	8.0.0 — 8.1.9
apache	traffic_server	9.0.0 — 9.2.15
apache	traffic_server	10.0.0 — 10.1.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/5prl9glcm9g2swnq9hqxvnokylm1gr6d

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-58162? +

The Apache Traffic Server certifier plugin generates certificates based on attacker-controlled client SNI. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 8.0.0 through 8.1.9, from 9.0.0 through 9.2.14, from 10.0.0 through 10.1.3. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.2.15 or 10.1.4, which fix the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-58162? +

CVE-2026-58162 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 10.0 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0033, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-58162? +

CVE-2026-58162 affects products from apache, specifically: traffic_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-58162? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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