Apache2: Missing authentication checks
Affects apache2Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High.
Data as of 10 Nov 2026, 06:10 UTC
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 1 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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 9 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10apache2pkg:deb/ubuntu/apache2?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSapache2pkg:deb/ubuntu/apache2?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSapache2pkg:deb/ubuntu/apache2?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSapache2pkg:deb/ubuntu/apache2?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTSapache2pkg:deb/ubuntu/apache2?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTSapache2pkg:deb/ubuntu/apache2?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Users are recommended to upgrade Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.69 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability.
Description
A vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server's mod_auth_digest module before version 2.4.69 allows unauthenticated remote clients to cause a denial of service by forcing re-authentication via forged Authorization headers when Digest authentication is enabled with AuthDigestNcCheck.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-48005 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-48005 (opens in a new tab)
- httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html (opens in a new tab)
- httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html (opens in a new tab)
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/01/15 (opens in a new tab)