CVE-2026-42535

Description

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 v3.1 Score

9.1

CRITICAL

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0054

Probability of exploitation

0.41%

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-668 CWE-668

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	http_server	< 2.4.68

References

Advisories & Patches

https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/08/8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-42535? +

CVE-2026-42535 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0054, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-42535? +

CVE-2026-42535 affects products from apache, specifically: http_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-42535? +

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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