CVE-2026-24072: An escalation of privilege bug in various modules in Apache HTTP 2.4.66 and earlier allows local .htaccess aut

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-24072?

http server: upgrade to 2.4.67. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-24072 being exploited?

CVE-2026-24072 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-24072 affect?

CVE-2026-24072 affects http server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 is

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-24072?

Priority 49/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 8.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-24072 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting http server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2026-05-04
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-04 13:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 19:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache http server UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.4.67

Fixed in: 2.4.67

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy http-server || rpm -q http-server || http-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.4.67 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade http-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade http-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Advisories and coverage

Official advisories

AlmaLinux Errata: [ALSA-2026:41906] Important: httpd security, bug fix, and enhancement update 2026-07-21

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-24072?

http server: upgrade to 2.4.67. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-24072 being exploited?

CVE-2026-24072 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-24072 affect?

CVE-2026-24072 affects http server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 is

How urgent is CVE-2026-24072?

Priority 49/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities

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