CVE-2026-24072: An escalation of privilege bug in various modules in Apache HTTP 2.4.66 and earlier allows local .htaccess authors to...
HIGH
CVSS 7.5
Exploit Available
1 PoC
Published: May 4, 2026 | Last Modified: May 4, 2026
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.
Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically
- High CVSS score indicates significant risk — exploitation could lead to substantial data exposure or system compromise.
- 1 proof-of-concept exploit available on GitHub. Public exploit code lowers the barrier for both researchers and attackers.
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Proof-of-Concept Exploits (1)
Security Coverage (2 articles)
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