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CVE-2026-29170 Apache CVE debrief

A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in mod_proxy_ftp's HTML directory list generation in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.67 and earlier when listing FTP directory contents either via forward or reverse proxy configuration. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes this issue.

Vendor: Apache
Product: HTTP Server
CVSS: MEDIUM 6.1
CISA KEV: Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published: 2026-06-08
Original CVE updated: 2026-06-09
Advisory published: 2026-06-08
Advisory updated: 2026-06-09

Who should care

Users of Apache HTTP Server 2.4.67 and earlier

Technical summary

The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.1 and is classified as MEDIUM. It exists in the mod_proxy_ftp's HTML directory list generation in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.67 and earlier.

Defensive priority

MEDIUM

Recommended defensive actions

Upgrade to Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.68 or later

Evidence notes

The vulnerability is analyzed and has a CWE-79 weakness.

Official resources

CVE-2026-29170 CVE record
CVE.org
CVE-2026-29170 NVD detail
NVD
Source item URL
nvd_modified
Mitigation or vendor reference
[email protected] - Vendor Advisory
Mitigation or vendor reference
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

CVE-2026-29170 was published on 2026-06-08T16:16:38.093Z and modified on 2026-06-09T16:21:31.310Z.