CVE-2026-44186: CWE-835 Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') in Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server
Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') vulnerability in the mod_proxy_ftp module in Apache HTTP Server with an attacker controlled backend FTP server. This issue affects undefined: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.67. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a loop with an unreachable exit condition (CWE-835) in the mod_proxy_ftp module of Apache HTTP Server. When the server communicates with a malicious backend FTP server, it may enter an infinite loop, potentially impacting server availability. The affected versions range from 2.4.0 through 2.4.67. The Apache Software Foundation recommends upgrading to version 2.4.68, which contains the fix for this issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause the Apache HTTP Server to enter an infinite loop when processing FTP proxy requests to a malicious backend FTP server. This may lead to denial of service conditions by exhausting server resources or causing unresponsiveness. There is no indication of code execution or data compromise from the provided information. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.68 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Since the vendor advisory explicitly recommends this upgrade, applying the official patch is the primary mitigation. No other mitigation guidance is provided or necessary based on the available data.
CVE-2026-44186: CWE-835 Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') in Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server
Description
Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') vulnerability in the mod_proxy_ftp module in Apache HTTP Server with an attacker controlled backend FTP server. This issue affects undefined: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.67. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes the issue.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a loop with an unreachable exit condition (CWE-835) in the mod_proxy_ftp module of Apache HTTP Server. When the server communicates with a malicious backend FTP server, it may enter an infinite loop, potentially impacting server availability. The affected versions range from 2.4.0 through 2.4.67. The Apache Software Foundation recommends upgrading to version 2.4.68, which contains the fix for this issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause the Apache HTTP Server to enter an infinite loop when processing FTP proxy requests to a malicious backend FTP server. This may lead to denial of service conditions by exhausting server resources or causing unresponsiveness. There is no indication of code execution or data compromise from the provided information. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.68 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Since the vendor advisory explicitly recommends this upgrade, applying the official patch is the primary mitigation. No other mitigation guidance is provided or necessary based on the available data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T15:00:32.613Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a26e468e29bf47b501e312d
Added to database: 6/8/2026, 3:48:56 PM
Last enriched: 6/8/2026, 4:05:24 PM
Last updated: 6/9/2026, 6:01:27 AM
Views: 13
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