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Apache Traffic Server Flaw Allowed Attackers to Trigger Denial-of

Gbhackers •Divya • April 6, 2026

The Apache Software Foundation has released critical security updates to address two vulnerabilities in Apache Traffic Server (ATS). Disclosed on April 2, 2026, these flaws could allow remote threat actors to trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions or execute HTTP request smuggling attacks. The vulnerabilities stem from how the server processes HTTP requests that contain body data. […]

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Apache Traffic Server Vulnerabilities Enable Denial-of-Service Attacks The Apache Software Foundation has issued critical security updates for two vulnerabilities in Apache Traffic Server (ATS), disclosed on April 2, 2026. These flaws allow remote attackers to trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions or execute HTTP request smuggling attacks. The vulnerabilities arise from the server's handling of HTTP requests that contain body data. Organizations using ATS for web proxy caching and traffic management are particularly at risk. The updates aim to mitigate potential exploitation of these vulnerabilities. No specific CVEs were mentioned in the articles. The current status is that patches have been released to address these issues. Security teams are advised to implement these updates promptly to safeguard their systems. 2 sources 74

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Apache Traffic Server Flaw Allowed Attackers to Trigger Denial-of

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