CVE-2026-24072 Details
Description
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.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in Apache HTTP Server in versions through 2.4.66. This issue allows local .htaccess authors to read files with the privileges of the httpd user. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of directives in the mod_rewrite module, which can be exploited to access restricted files.
Users are advised to upgrade to Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.67, which addresses this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 4, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/04/18 | CVE | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apache http server | < 2.4.67 |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 4, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 4, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 4, 2026 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 4, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |