Stack Overflow in Apache Traffic Server txn_box Plugin

Publication date: 2026-07-29

Last updated on: 2026-07-29

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description

The Apache Traffic Server txn_box plugin overflows the stack from attacker-controlled input. 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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Published

2026-07-29

Last Modified

2026-07-29

Generated

2026-07-30

AI Q&A

2026-07-30

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-58180

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apache	traffic_server	From 8.0.0 (inc) to 8.1.9 (inc)
apache	traffic_server	From 9.0.0 (inc) to 9.2.14 (inc)
apache	traffic_server	From 10.0.0 (inc) to 10.1.3 (inc)
apache	traffic_server	9.2.15
apache	traffic_server	10.1.4

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Exploitability

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KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-121	A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).

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Executive Summary

The Apache Traffic Server txn_box plugin has a stack overflow vulnerability caused by attacker-controlled input. This flaw allows an attacker to overflow the stack, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the server, leading to service disruption. It may also enable unauthorized access or data exfiltration if exploited successfully.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Traffic Server to version 9.2.15 or 10.1.4, as these versions contain fixes for the vulnerability.

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