CVE-2026-42356
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CVE-2026-42356 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Deployment of wrong handler vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server allows the target of some internal redirects from CGI programs to also be treated as CGI and executed. The target must already be in a directory enabled for CGI and have no other extension understood by mod_mime. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.60 through 2.4.68.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Deployment of wrong handler vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server allows the target of some internal redirects from CGI programs to also be treated as CGI and executed. The target must already be in a directory enabled for CGI and have no other extension understood by mod_mime. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.60 through 2.4.68.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | >= 2.4.0, < 2.4.69 |
References
- https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/01/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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