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CVE-2026-44119 Apache CVE debrief

CVE-2026-44119 is an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.67 and earlier. This vulnerability allows local .htaccess authors to read files with the privileges of the httpd user. The issue affects Apache HTTP Server versions from 2.4.0 through 2.4.67. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes the issue. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 5.5, with a severity rating of MEDIUM.

Vendor
Apache
Product
HTTP Server
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-08
Original CVE updated
2026-06-11
Advisory published
2026-06-08
Advisory updated
2026-06-11

Who should care

Users of Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.0 through 2.4.67 should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by improper privilege management in Apache HTTP Server. Local .htaccess authors can exploit this vulnerability to read files with the privileges of the httpd user.

Defensive priority

MEDIUM

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade to Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.68 or later.
  • Review and restrict .htaccess file permissions to prevent exploitation.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-44119 vulnerability was published on [cvePublishedAt] and modified on [cveModifiedAt].

Official resources

CVE-2026-44119 was published on 2026-06-08T16:16:40.203Z and modified on 2026-06-11T04:01:09.907Z.