CVE-2026-63045

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified

CVE-2026-63045 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper validation of FTP PASV reply address in mod_proxy_ftp in Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server through 2.4.68 on all platforms allows, in forward proxy configurations, an untrusted FTP server to cause the proxy to open a data connection to an arbitrary third-party host via a crafted PASV response. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.69, which fixes this issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper validation of FTP PASV reply address in mod_proxy_ftp in Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server through 2.4.68 on all platforms allows, in forward proxy configurations, an untrusted FTP server to cause the proxy to open a data connection to an arbitrary third-party host via a crafted PASV response. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.69, which fixes this issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.33%

23.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheHttp Server>= 2.4.0, < 2.4.69

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-63045?
Improper validation of FTP PASV reply address in mod_proxy_ftp in Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server through 2.4.68 on all platforms allows, in forward proxy configurations, an untrusted FTP server to cause the proxy to open a data connection to an arbitrary third-party host via a crafted PASV response. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.69, which fixes this issue.
How severe is CVE-2026-63045?
CVE-2026-63045 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-63045?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST