CVE-2026-29170
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Cross-Site Scripting in Apache HTTP Server mod_proxy_ftp

Publication date: 2026-06-08

Last updated on: 2026-06-08

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in mod_proxy_ftp's HTML directory list generation in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.67 and earlier when listing FTP directory contents either via forward or reverse proxy configuration. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes this issue.
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Published
2026-06-08
Last Modified
2026-06-08
Generated
2026-06-09
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2026-06-08
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NVD
CVE-2026-29170
EUVD
EUVD-2026-35087
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apache http_server to 2.4.68 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue found in the mod_proxy_ftp module of the Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.67 and earlier. It occurs during the generation of HTML directory listings when listing FTP directory contents through either forward or reverse proxy configurations.

Impact Analysis

The cross-site scripting vulnerability can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into the HTML directory listings generated by the server. This could lead to unauthorized actions performed in the context of a user's browser, such as stealing session cookies, redirecting users to malicious sites, or executing other harmful client-side code.

Mitigation Strategies

Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.68, which fixes this cross-site scripting vulnerability in mod_proxy_ftp's HTML directory list generation.

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