PatchTheCEVCVE-2026-68005: An issue in ACME mini_httpd 1.30 and prior allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the HTTP
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HIGH 7.5REMOTE
CVE-2026-68005 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue in ACME mini_httpd 1.30 and prior allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the HTTP request header parser in the handle_request() function
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 53%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-400 |
| Published | 2026-08-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): MITRE
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Fedora 46 · retext · FIXED · 8.1.0-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-0602a84203 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-0602a84203
Debian 12 · mini-httpd · NO FIX YET
Debian 13 · mini-httpd · NO FIX YET
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.