Apache HTTP Server up to 2.4.66 .htaccess privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apache HTTP Server up to 2.4.66. The affected element is an unknown function of the component .htaccess Handler. The manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-24072. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache HTTP Server up to 2.4.66. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code block of the component .htaccess Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was published by y7syeu. The advisory is shared for download at httpd.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-24072 since 01/21/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 05/06/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 312249 (FreeBSD : www/apache24 -- Multiple vulnerabilities (1ccc383b-486a-11f1-8b62-8447094a420f)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2.4.67 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (312249). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

• Web Server

Vendor

• Apache

Name

• HTTP Server

Version

• 2.4.0
• 2.4.1
• 2.4.2
• 2.4.3
• 2.4.4
• 2.4.5
• 2.4.6
• 2.4.7
• 2.4.8
• 2.4.9
• 2.4.10
• 2.4.11
• 2.4.12
• 2.4.13
• 2.4.14
• 2.4.15
• 2.4.16
• 2.4.17
• 2.4.18
• 2.4.19
• 2.4.20
• 2.4.21
• 2.4.22
• 2.4.23
• 2.4.24
• 2.4.25
• 2.4.26
• 2.4.27
• 2.4.28
• 2.4.29
• 2.4.30
• 2.4.31
• 2.4.32
• 2.4.33
• 2.4.34
• 2.4.35
• 2.4.36
• 2.4.37
• 2.4.38
• 2.4.39
• 2.4.40
• 2.4.41
• 2.4.42
• 2.4.43
• 2.4.44
• 2.4.45
• 2.4.46
• 2.4.47
• 2.4.48
• 2.4.49
• 2.4.50
• 2.4.51
• 2.4.52
• 2.4.53
• 2.4.54
• 2.4.55
• 2.4.56
• 2.4.57
• 2.4.58
• 2.4.59
• 2.4.60
• 2.4.61
• 2.4.62
• 2.4.63
• 2.4.64
• 2.4.65
• 2.4.66

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 312249
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : www/apache24 -- Multiple vulnerabilities (1ccc383b-486a-11f1-8b62-8447094a420f)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: HTTP Server 2.4.67

Timelineinfo

01/21/2026 CVE reserved
05/04/2026 +102 days Advisory disclosed
05/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/06/2026 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: httpd.apache.org
Researcher: y7syeu
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-24072 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-24072
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-360960

Entryinfo

Created: 05/04/2026 15:42
Updated: 05/06/2026 06:27
Changes: 05/04/2026 15:42 (57), 05/06/2026 06:27 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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