CVE-2026-59797
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Improper Privilege Management in Apache HTTP Server mod_ssl

Publication date: 2026-10-01

Last updated on: 2026-10-01

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server's mod_ssl via SSLRequire and file-related expressions. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.68.

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Published
2026-10-01
Last Modified
2026-10-01
Generated
2026-10-01
AI Q&A
2026-10-01
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-59797
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90900

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apache apache_http_server From 2.4.0 (inc) to 2.4.68 (inc)
apache http_server From 2.4.0 (inc) to 2.4.68 (inc)

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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 in Apache HTTP Server's mod_ssl allows improper privilege management through SSLRequire and file-related expressions. It affects versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.68.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain unauthorized privileges or access sensitive files, potentially leading to data breaches or system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA compliance requirements for data protection and access controls.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache HTTP Server to a version beyond 2.4.68 to address the improper privilege management in mod_ssl.

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