CVE-2026-42535: CWE-668 Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere in Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from improper path handling in the mod_dav_fs component of Apache HTTP Server up to version 2.4.67. It enables a WebDAV content author to directly interfere with trusted DAV property databases, leading to potential instability such as child process crashes. The issue is classified under CWE-668, indicating exposure of resources to an incorrect sphere of control. The vendor has released version 2.4.68 which fixes the problem.
Potential Impact
An attacker with WebDAV content author privileges can manipulate trusted DAV property databases, potentially causing child process crashes. This may affect server stability and availability but does not explicitly indicate remote code execution or data disclosure. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.68 or later, as this version contains the fix for the vulnerability. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on user action to apply the update. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor recommendation to upgrade. No additional mitigations are specified.
CVE-2026-42535: CWE-668 Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere in Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server
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.
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from improper path handling in the mod_dav_fs component of Apache HTTP Server up to version 2.4.67. It enables a WebDAV content author to directly interfere with trusted DAV property databases, leading to potential instability such as child process crashes. The issue is classified under CWE-668, indicating exposure of resources to an incorrect sphere of control. The vendor has released version 2.4.68 which fixes the problem.
Potential Impact
An attacker with WebDAV content author privileges can manipulate trusted DAV property databases, potentially causing child process crashes. This may affect server stability and availability but does not explicitly indicate remote code execution or data disclosure. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.68 or later, as this version contains the fix for the vulnerability. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on user action to apply the update. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor recommendation to upgrade. No additional mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-28T15:53:30.262Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a26e463e29bf47b501e0db8
Added to database: 6/8/2026, 3:48:51 PM
Last enriched: 6/8/2026, 4:18:46 PM
Last updated: 6/9/2026, 4:59:02 AM
Views: 9
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