Privilege Escalation in Apache HTTP Server

Publication date: 2026-05-04

Last updated on: 2026-05-04

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

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.

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Published

2026-05-04

Last Modified

2026-05-04

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2026-05-05

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2026-24072

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apache	http_server	to 2.4.67 (exc)

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Exploitability

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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

Mitigation Strategies

Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.67, which fixes this escalation of privilege vulnerability.

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