CVE-2026-42536

HIGH 7.5

Apache HTTP Server: mod_xml2enc heap overflow

CVSS Score

7.5

EPSS Score

0.0%

EPSS Percentile

0th

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.

CWE	CWE-122
Vendor	apache software foundation
Product	apache http server
Published	Jun 8, 2026
Last Updated	Jun 8, 2026

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Affected Versions

Apache Software Foundation / Apache HTTP Server

2.4.0 ≤ 2.4.67

References

NVD ↗ CVE.org ↗ EPSS Data ↗

httpd.apache.org: https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html openwall.com: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/08/9

Credits

Zhenpeng (Leo) Lin at depthfirst