CVE-2026-44186

Apache HTTP Server: Loop in `proxy_ftp_handler` in mod_proxy_ftp

Published Jun 8, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.3 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') vulnerability in the mod_proxy_ftp module in Apache HTTP Server with an attacker controlled backend FTP server.

This issue affects undefined: from 2.4.0 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
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Apache http Server
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Apache http Server
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Apache
Apache apache Http Server
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache apache Http Server
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') vulnerability in the mod_proxy_ftp module in Apache HTTP Server with an attacker controlled backend FTP server. This issue affects undefined: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.67. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes the issue.
Title Apache HTTP Server: Loop in `proxy_ftp_handler` in mod_proxy_ftp
Weaknesses CWE-835
References
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Jun 9, 2026, 12:20 PM
Reserved
May 5, 2026, 3:00 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jun 8, 2026, 4:16 PM
Modified
Jul 23, 2026, 7:10 AM