CVE-2026-48005
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CVE-2026-48005 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Missing authentication checks in mod_auth_digest in Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.69 on all platforms allows an unauthenticated remote client to cause a denial of service (forced re-authentication) via forged Authorization headers when Digest authentication is enabled with AuthDigestNcCheck . Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.69, which fixes this issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Missing authentication checks in mod_auth_digest in Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.69 on all platforms allows an unauthenticated remote client to cause a denial of service (forced re-authentication) via forged Authorization headers when Digest authentication is enabled with AuthDigestNcCheck . Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.69, which fixes this issue.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
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/2026/10/01/15Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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