CVE-2026-24072

8.8 HIGH 0.7% exploit odds Fix listed Auth & access Server

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2026-05-04 13:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-10-26 19:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published: 2026-05-04 13:16 UTC
Last modified: 2026-10-26 19:10 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.7% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-269 · Improper privilege management
Record status: Analyzed

Affected

Apache Http Server < 2.4.67

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.8

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Fix and advisories

https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html

References

NVD record · CVE.org record