Apache HTTP Server: mod_ssl SSLRequire allows .htaccess ap_expr file-function
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-59797 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | apache |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-10-01 17:17:29 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-10-01 21:17:23 UTC |
| Description | Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server's mod_ssl via SSLRequire and file-related expressions. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.68. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 9.8 CRITICAL from ADP
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Problem Types: CWE-269 | CWE-269 CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | ADP | DECLARED | 9.8 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | Secondary | 9.8 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache HTTP Server | affected 2.4.0 2.4.68 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html | [email protected] | httpd.apache.org | |
| www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/01/22 | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.openwall.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: kimchunbok (en)
CNA: l1nx1n (en)
CNA: Juthawong Naisanguansee (en)
CNA: Charles Vosburgh (en)
CNA: Mike Read (en)
CNA: Ryoma Nishioka (en)
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| CNA | 2026-06-28T12:00:00.000Z | reported |
| CNA | 2026-10-01T12:00:00.000Z | fixed in 2.4.x by r1938672 |
| CNA | 2026-10-01T12:00:00.000Z | 2.4.69 released |
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.