CVE-2026-23918: CWE-415 Double Free in Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server
CVE-2026-23918 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.66 involving a double free condition in the HTTP/2 protocol implementation. This flaw can lead to remote code execution if exploited. The Apache Software Foundation has fixed this issue in version 2.4.67. Users should upgrade to 2.4.67 to mitigate the risk.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-23918 is a double free vulnerability (CWE-415) in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.66 affecting the HTTP/2 protocol implementation. This memory management flaw allows an attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code remotely. The issue is resolved in Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.67, which addresses the double free condition. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems running Apache HTTP Server 2.4.66. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the server.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.67. Users should upgrade from version 2.4.66 to 2.4.67 to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation or workaround is indicated in the provided data.
CVE-2026-23918: CWE-415 Double Free in Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server
Description
CVE-2026-23918 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.66 involving a double free condition in the HTTP/2 protocol implementation. This flaw can lead to remote code execution if exploited. The Apache Software Foundation has fixed this issue in version 2.4.67. Users should upgrade to 2.4.67 to mitigate the risk.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-23918 is a double free vulnerability (CWE-415) in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.66 affecting the HTTP/2 protocol implementation. This memory management flaw allows an attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code remotely. The issue is resolved in Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.67, which addresses the double free condition. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems running Apache HTTP Server 2.4.66. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the server.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.67. Users should upgrade from version 2.4.66 to 2.4.67 to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation or workaround is indicated in the provided data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-19T13:00:21.720Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f8b5f1cbff5d86102f700d
Added to database: 5/4/2026, 3:06:25 PM
Last enriched: 6/16/2026, 9:26:24 AM
Last updated: 6/19/2026, 3:47:38 PM
Views: 140
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