CVE-2026-42528: apache software foundation apache http server
CVSS: 4.3v3.1MediumAnalyzed
AliasesALPINE-CVE-2026-42528UBUNTU-CVE-2026-42528DEBIAN-CVE-2026-42528
Published 01-10-2026Last modified 01-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-42528 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) vulnerability in apache software foundation apache http server. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 34.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.42%
0%100%
Low · Change unavailableKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 2Timeline
- 01-10-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 01-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A memory calculation bug in mod_dav in Apache httpd 2.4.67 and earlier allows an attacker with permission to create WebDAV locks to crash server child processes. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.69, which fixes this issue
CVSS metrics
5 scores · 5 sources · 1 versionMedium 4.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:LSourcesAll 5 agree
- OSV · AlpineEcosystem advisory · calculated4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
- NVDNIST4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
EPSS trend
Probability
0.42%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
34%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Change unavailable
Change unavailable
02-10-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.42%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Alpine1 product
- apache2< 2.4.69-r0
Apache1 product
- http_server≥ 2.4.0, < 2.4.69
Apache software foundation1 product
- apache http server≤ 2.4.68
Debian1 product
- apache2All versions (No fix recorded) | < 2.4.69-1~deb13u1 | < 2.4.69-1
Ubuntu1 product
- apache2All versions (No fix recorded)
5 vendors · 5 products