CVE-2026-24072: Apache HTTP Server: mod_rewrite elevation of privileges via ap_expr

Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-05-04 · updated 2026-10-26
Weakness: CWE-269

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.

Affected products

Apache HTTP Server: before 2.4.67 — fixed in 2.4.67

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Apache HTTP Server 2.4.67. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/04/18

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