Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server's mod_ssl via SSLRequire and file-related expressions. (CVE-2026-59797)
An Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists in Apache HTTP Server's mod_ssl module involving SSLRequire and file-related expressions. This affects versions from 2.4.0 through 2.4.68. No CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory is provided, and no known exploits are reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-59797 describes an improper privilege management vulnerability in the mod_ssl module of Apache HTTP Server. The issue arises through the use of SSLRequire directives combined with file-related expressions, potentially leading to privilege mismanagement. The affected versions are Apache HTTP Server 2.4.0 up to and including 2.4.68. No additional technical details, exploit information, or vendor advisories are available in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow improper privilege escalation or unauthorized access due to mismanagement of privileges in mod_ssl when using SSLRequire with file-related expressions. However, no specific impact scenarios or exploitation details are provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server's mod_ssl via SSLRequire and file-related expressions. (CVE-2026-59797)
Description
An Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists in Apache HTTP Server's mod_ssl module involving SSLRequire and file-related expressions. This affects versions from 2.4.0 through 2.4.68. No CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory is provided, and no known exploits are reported.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-59797 describes an improper privilege management vulnerability in the mod_ssl module of Apache HTTP Server. The issue arises through the use of SSLRequire directives combined with file-related expressions, potentially leading to privilege mismanagement. The affected versions are Apache HTTP Server 2.4.0 up to and including 2.4.68. No additional technical details, exploit information, or vendor advisories are available in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow improper privilege escalation or unauthorized access due to mismanagement of privileges in mod_ssl when using SSLRequire with file-related expressions. However, no specific impact scenarios or exploitation details are provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-qp6v-989p-mw9v
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-59797"]
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abeb3e3a43b0b3b89eceb5e
Added to database: 10/01/2026, 19:26:27 UTC
Last enriched: 10/01/2026, 19:28:03 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:45:55 UTC
Views: 4
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