CVE-2026-40435

MEDIUM
Published May 13, 2026 Modified May 13, 2026 CWE-420

Description

When configured, IP-based access restrictions for httpd do not cover all endpoints, which may allow connections from blocked addresses.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0006
Probability of exploitation
0.19%
Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-420 CWE-420

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-40435? +
When configured, IP-based access restrictions for httpd do not cover all endpoints, which may allow connections from blocked addresses.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2026-40435? +
CVE-2026-40435 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0006, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-40435? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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