CVE-2026-42535

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.

CVSS v3 9.1 CRITICAL

9.1^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 5.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html	Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/08/8	Mailing List Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-06-08 16:16

Updated : 2026-07-23 07:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-42535

Mitre link : CVE-2026-42535

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-42535

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apache

http_server

CWE

CWE-668

Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere

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