CVE-2026-44119

Apache HTTP Server: escalation of privilege through expressions in .htaccess in multiple modules

Published Jun 8, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.67 and earlier allows local .htaccess authors to read files with the privileges of the httpd user.

This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from through 2.4.67.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes the 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
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, '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 Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.67 and earlier allows local .htaccess authors to read files with the privileges of the httpd user. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from through 2.4.67. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes the issue.
Title Apache HTTP Server: escalation of privilege through expressions in .htaccess in multiple modules
Weaknesses CWE-269
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Jun 9, 2026, 11:57 AM
Reserved
May 5, 2026, 11:34 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jun 8, 2026, 4:16 PM
Modified
Jul 23, 2026, 7:10 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jun 8, 2026, 3:17 PM