CVE-2026-24072
Privilege Escalation in Apache HTTP Server
Publication date: 2026-05-04
Last updated on: 2026-05-04
Assigner: Apache Software Foundation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apache | http_server | to 2.4.67 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-269 | The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an escalation of privilege bug found in various modules of Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.66 and earlier. It allows local .htaccess authors to read files with the privileges of the httpd user, which means they can access files beyond their normal permissions.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is significant because it allows a local user who can create or modify .htaccess files to read sensitive files on the server with the privileges of the httpd user. This can lead to unauthorized access to confidential information, potential data leakage, and further exploitation of the system.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.67, which fixes this escalation of privilege vulnerability.