Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server by The Apache Software Foundation
CVE-2026-24072

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Http Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 May 2026

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What is CVE-2026-24072?

A vulnerability exists in Apache HTTP Server versions prior to 2.4.67 that allows local .htaccess authors to inadvertently read files with the privileges of the httpd user. This flaw could be exploited to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, posing a significant security risk. Users are urged to upgrade to version 2.4.67 to mitigate this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Apache HTTP Server 0 <= 2.4.66

News Articles

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Critical Apache HTTP Server Flaw Exposes Millions of Servers to RCE Attacks

The Apache Software Foundation has released a critical security update for Apache HTTP Server, patching five vulnerabilities, including a dangerous double-free flaw capable of enabling Remote Code Execution (RCE) in version 2.4.67, released on May 4, 2026.

3 weeks ago

References

https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 📰

    First article discovered by Cybersecuritynews

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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