CVE-2026-23918

Apache HTTP Server: http2: double free and possible RCE on early reset

Published May 4, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 49.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
Double Free and possible RCE vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server with the HTTP/2 protocol.

This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: 2.4.66.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.67, which fixes the issue.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6248-1 apache2 security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8239-1 Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities
History
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.4.66:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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First Time appeared Apache
Apache http Server
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache http Server
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description Double Free and possible RCE vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server with the HTTP/2 protocol. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: 2.4.66. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.67, which fixes the issue.
Title Apache HTTP Server: http2: double free and possible RCE on early reset
Weaknesses CWE-415
References
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Jul 15, 2026, 1:17 AM
Reserved
Jan 19, 2026, 1:00 PM
Status
Modified
Published
May 4, 2026, 3:16 PM
Modified
Oct 26, 2026, 7:10 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
May 4, 2026, 2:44 PM