CVE-2026-24072

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An escalation of privilege bug in various modules in Apache HTTP 2.4.66 and earlier allows local .htaccess authors to read files with the privileges of the httpd user. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.67, which fixes this issue.

8.8 /10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/04/18 Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
History

04 May 2026, 20:27

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time Apache http Server
Apache
CPE cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
References () https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html - () https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html - Vendor Advisory
References () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/04/18 - () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/04/18 - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

04 May 2026, 19:16

Type Values Removed Values Added
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown 		v2 : unknown
v3 : 8.8

04 May 2026, 18:16

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References
  • () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/04/18 -

04 May 2026, 13:16

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New CVE
Information

Published : 2026-05-04 13:16

Updated : 2026-05-04 20:27

NVD link : CVE-2026-24072

Mitre link : CVE-2026-24072

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-24072

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Products Affected

apache

  • http_server
CWE
CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management