CVE-2026-42535
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CVE-2026-42535 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A path handling issue in mod_dav_fs in Apache 2.4.67 and earlier allows a WebDAV content author to directly manipulate trusted DAV property databases, potentially causing child process crashes. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes this issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A path handling issue in mod_dav_fs in Apache 2.4.67 and earlier allows a WebDAV content author to directly manipulate trusted DAV property databases, potentially causing child process crashes. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes this issue.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | < 2.4.68 |
References
- https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/08/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Analyzed
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