CVE-2026-89281: CWE-732 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource in Apache HTTP Server Project Apache Lounge Windows
CVE-2026-89281 is a vulnerability in the Apache Lounge Windows distribution of Apache HTTP Server. It involves a hardcoded configuration path in the openssl.cnf file that leads to incorrect permission assignment for a critical resource. This flaw can allow local code execution on affected systems.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Apache Lounge Windows build of Apache HTTP Server contains a hardcoded openssl.cnf configuration path vulnerability classified as CWE-732 (Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource). This misconfiguration can be exploited by a local attacker to execute code with elevated privileges due to improper permissions on the critical configuration file path.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to privilege escalation or unauthorized system control. The impact is limited to local code execution and does not indicate remote exploitation capability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict local access to the affected system and monitor for unauthorized local activity.
CVE-2026-89281: CWE-732 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource in Apache HTTP Server Project Apache Lounge Windows
Description
CVE-2026-89281 is a vulnerability in the Apache Lounge Windows distribution of Apache HTTP Server. It involves a hardcoded configuration path in the openssl.cnf file that leads to incorrect permission assignment for a critical resource. This flaw can allow local code execution on affected systems.
Affected software
Apache HTTP Server Project
Apache Lounge Windows
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Apache Lounge Windows build of Apache HTTP Server contains a hardcoded openssl.cnf configuration path vulnerability classified as CWE-732 (Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource). This misconfiguration can be exploited by a local attacker to execute code with elevated privileges due to improper permissions on the critical configuration file path.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to privilege escalation or unauthorized system control. The impact is limited to local code execution and does not indicate remote exploitation capability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict local access to the affected system and monitor for unauthorized local activity.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- certcc
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-11T11:50:12.672Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab2d80af7a7c54106a8a02b
Added to database: 09/22/2026, 19:33:30 UTC
Last enriched: 09/22/2026, 19:48:25 UTC
Last updated: 09/22/2026, 20:03:25 UTC
Views: 5
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