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CVE-2026-42535

Apache HTTP Server vulnerability

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.71%
  1. Published8 Jun 2026

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apache HTTP Server< 2.4.68

Remediation

Fixed in
Apache HTTP Server≥ 2.4.68

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-42535 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-42535 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.71%.

How severe is CVE-2026-42535?

CVE-2026-42535 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-42535?

Affected products include Apache HTTP Server.

How do I fix CVE-2026-42535?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apache HTTP Server 2.4.68 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.