CVE-2026-42536

HIGH

Apache HTTP Server: mod_xml2enc heap overflow

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server with mod_xml2enc, xml2StartParse, and untrusted content This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.67. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes the issue.

References (2)

Core 2

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.0050
EPSS Percentile 38.5%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-122
Status published
Products (2)
apache/http_server 2.4.0 - 2.4.68
Apache Software Foundation/Apache HTTP Server 2.4.0 - 2.4.67
Published Jun 08, 2026
Tracked Since Jun 08, 2026