CVE-2026-42535

Apache HTTP Server: mod_dav_fs protected directory access

Published Jun 8, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.1 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4629-1 apache2 security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8516-1 Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8571-1 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': 9.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', '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 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.
Title Apache HTTP Server: mod_dav_fs protected directory access
Weaknesses CWE-668
References
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Jun 9, 2026, 12:13 PM
Reserved
Apr 28, 2026, 3:53 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jun 8, 2026, 4:16 PM
Modified
Jul 23, 2026, 7:10 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jun 8, 2026, 3:14 PM