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CVE-2026-29170VulnerabilityPublished Updated

Apache2: A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists

Affects apache2Source GCVE Database

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Authoritative record:CVE-2026-29170· Medium 6.1

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.1 Medium · fixed in 2.4.7-1ubuntu4.22+esm15 : update apache2 when convenient.

Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
6.1Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 44% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 2.4.7-1ubuntu4.22+esm15, 2.4.18-2ubuntu3.17+esm20, 2.4.29-1ubuntu4.27+esm11 +4
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 8 Jun 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSapache2pkg:deb/ubuntu/apache2?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <2.4.66-2ubuntu2.4
Fixed in
  • 2.4.66-2ubuntu2.4
Ubuntu 25.10apache2pkg:deb/ubuntu/apache2?arch=source&distro=questingOther threatsAffected
  • 2.4.63-1ubuntu1 – 2.4.64-1ubuntu3.5
8 affected builds
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSapache2pkg:deb/ubuntu/apache2?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threatsAffected
  • <2.4.58-1ubuntu8.15
Fixed in
  • 2.4.58-1ubuntu8.15
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSapache2pkg:deb/ubuntu/apache2?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threatsAffected
  • <2.4.52-1ubuntu4.23
Fixed in
  • 2.4.52-1ubuntu4.23
Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTSapache2pkg:deb/ubuntu/apache2?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/focalOther threatsAffected
  • <2.4.41-4ubuntu3.23+esm6
Fixed in
  • 2.4.41-4ubuntu3.23+esm6
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTSapache2pkg:deb/ubuntu/apache2?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/bionicOther threatsAffected
  • <2.4.29-1ubuntu4.27+esm11
Fixed in
  • 2.4.29-1ubuntu4.27+esm11

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AI-suggested

An official fix is available in Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.68. Users are strongly recommended to upgrade to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official update.

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the mod_proxy_ftp module of Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.67 and earlier. This vulnerability occurs during the generation of HTML directory listings when listing FTP directory contents via forward or reverse proxy configurations. The issue is fixed in Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.68. Users running affected versions are advised to upgrade to this fixed version to mitigate the vulnerability.

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