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CVE-2026-89281 Details

ANALYZED

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Description

The Apache Lounge Windows distribution of Apache HTTP Server build contains a hardcoded configuration path vulnerability within openssl.cnf path that can allow local code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

VolerionCVSS-B:7.8 HIGHVector:CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CNA: CISA-ADPCVSS-B:8.4 HIGHVector:CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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URL	Source(s)	Tag(s)
https://atos.net/en/lp/cybershield/a-tale-of-several-hijacks-and-what-it-taught-me-about-runtime-driven-testing	[email protected]	Content WallTechnical Analysis
https://httpd.apache.org/download.cgi	[email protected]	ProductVendor
https://www.apachelounge.com/viewtopic.php?t=9515	[email protected]	ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical Description

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID	CWE Name	Source
CWE-732	Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource	CISA-ADP

Affected Products

Product	Versions
Apache Lounge Apache HTTP Server	All versions
CPE cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:::::::: Remediation Mitigation:low effort To secure the Apache installation, restrict access to the C:\Apache24 directory by revoking the Modify permission for Authenticated Users. This can be done using the following commands: 1. Break inheritance from the parent directory: icacls C:\Apache24 /inheritance:d /T /L 2. Remove explicit grants for "Authenticated Users": icacls C:\Apache24 /remove:g "Authenticated Users" /T /L After applying these commands, only Administrators will have the ability to modify or create new files in the Apache directory.

Product

Versions

Apache Lounge Apache HTTP Server

All versions

CPE

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

Remediation

Mitigation:low effort
To secure the Apache installation, restrict access to the C:\Apache24 directory by revoking the Modify permission for Authenticated Users. This can be done using the following commands: 1. Break inheritance from the parent directory: icacls C:\Apache24 /inheritance:d /T /L 2. Remove explicit grants for "Authenticated Users": icacls C:\Apache24 /remove:g "Authenticated Users" /T /L After applying these commands, only Administrators will have the ability to modify or create new files in the Apache directory.

Change History

2 change records found show changes

Date	Action	Recorded By
Sep 23, 2026	CVE Modified	CISA-ADP
Sep 22, 2026	New CVE Received	[email protected]