CVE-2026-42535
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Path Handling Flaw in Apache mod_dav_fs

Publication date: 2026-06-08

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
A path handling issue in mod_dav_fs in Apache 2.4.67 and earlier allows a WebDAV content author to directly manipulate trusted DAV property databases, potentially causing child process crashes. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes this issue.

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Published
2026-06-08
Last Modified
2026-06-09
Generated
2026-06-29
AI Q&A
2026-06-08
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-27
NVD
CVE-2026-42535
EUVD
EUVD-2026-35090

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apache http_server to 2.4.68 (exc)

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CWE-668 The product exposes a resource to the wrong control sphere, providing unintended actors with inappropriate access to the resource.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a path handling issue in the mod_dav_fs module of Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.67 and earlier. It allows a WebDAV content author to directly manipulate trusted DAV property databases.

Such manipulation can potentially cause child process crashes within the server.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to instability of the Apache server by causing child process crashes.

This may result in denial of service or disruption of web services relying on WebDAV functionality.

Mitigation Strategies

Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.68, which fixes this issue.

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