CVE-2026-24072

HIGHNVD 8.88.8—

8.8

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.

CVSS v3: 8.8
EG Score: 8.8(high)
EPSS: 5.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 4, 2026

Last Modified

May 4, 2026

Advisory Details (2)

Auto-updated May 4, 2026

⚠️ Active exploitation confirmed. Patch available.

generic

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

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/04/18

generic Patch Available🔴 Active Exploitation

Apache HTTP Server 2.4 vulnerabilities - The Apache HTTP Server Project

https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html

Vendor Advisories for CVE-2026-24072(1)

These vendors published their own advisory mentioning this CVE — often with vendor-specific remediation steps + affected product lists not in NVD.

CVE-2026-24072
Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)
Apache HTTP Server: mod_rewrite elevation of privileges via ap_expr

Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2026-24072?

CVE-2026-24072 is a high vulnerability published on May 4, 2026. 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.

When was CVE-2026-24072 disclosed?

CVE-2026-24072 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 4, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2026-24072 actively exploited?

CVE-2026-24072 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 5.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-24072?

CVE-2026-24072 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2026-24072?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2026-24072, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2026-24072

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📋 Advisory Details (2)

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

Apache HTTP Server 2.4 vulnerabilities - The Apache HTTP Server Project

📣 Vendor Advisories for CVE-2026-24072(1)

❓ Frequently asked(5)