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CVE-2026-56449: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write in Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server

0
High
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-56449cvecve-2026-56449cwe-787
Published: 10/01/2026 (10/01/2026, 16:06:24 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Apache Software Foundation
Product: Apache HTTP Server

Description

Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server's mod_proxy_html with crafted HTTP response bodies. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.68.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.5high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected software

Apache Software Foundation

Apache HTTP Server

Affected versions
>=2.4.0 <=2.4.68

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 10/01/2026, 16:48:05 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the mod_proxy_html component of Apache HTTP Server. Specifically, when handling specially crafted HTTP response bodies, the server may write data outside the allocated buffer boundaries. This can cause memory corruption, which may lead to crashes or potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. The affected versions are Apache HTTP Server 2.4.0 through 2.4.68. There is no CVSS score provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is currently available.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could result in memory corruption due to out-of-bounds writes, potentially causing denial of service or arbitrary code execution. However, no active exploitation has been reported, and the exact impact depends on the attacker's ability to trigger the vulnerability via crafted HTTP response bodies.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should monitor Apache Software Foundation advisories for updates. No specific temporary mitigations are provided in the available data.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
apache
Date Reserved
2026-06-22T12:59:42.862Z
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6abe8afca43b0b3b89c7c226

Added to database: 10/01/2026, 16:31:56 UTC

Last enriched: 10/01/2026, 16:48:05 UTC

Last updated: 10/02/2026, 04:45:56 UTC

Views: 16

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