CVE-2026-24072

Apache HTTP Server: mod_rewrite elevation of privileges via ap_expr

Published May 4, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4571-1 apache2 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6248-1 apache2 security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8239-1 Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8396-1 Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities
History
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a: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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First Time appeared Apache
Apache http Server
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache http Server
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Description 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.
Title Apache HTTP Server: mod_rewrite elevation of privileges via ap_expr
Weaknesses CWE-269
References
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
May 5, 2026, 3:56 AM
Reserved
Jan 21, 2026, 12:37 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
May 4, 2026, 1:16 PM
Modified
Oct 26, 2026, 7:10 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
May 4, 2026, 12:37 PM