CVE-2026-59797 (GCVE-0-2026-59797)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-10-01 16:08 – Updated: 2026-10-01 20:09
VLAI
Title
Apache HTTP Server: mod_ssl SSLRequire allows .htaccess ap_expr file-function
Summary
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server's mod_ssl via SSLRequire and file-related expressions. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.68.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: yes Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-10-01 19:09 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server Affected: 2.4.0 , ≤ 2.4.68 (semver)
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Credits
kimchunbok l1nx1n Juthawong Naisanguansee Charles Vosburgh Mike Read Ryoma Nishioka
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