8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-23918
Apache HTTP Server: http2: double free and possible RCE on early reset
Description

Double Free and possible RCE vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server with the HTTP/2 protocol. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: 2.4.66. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.67, which fixes the issue.

INFO

Published Date :

May 4, 2026, 3:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

May 4, 2026, 4:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Solution
Upgrade Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.67 to fix memory corruption and potential RCE.
  • Upgrade Apache HTTP Server to 2.4.67.
  • Apply vendor patches for HTTP/2.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    May. 04, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    May. 04, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Double Free and possible RCE vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server with the HTTP/2 protocol. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: 2.4.66. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.67, which fixes the issue.
    Added CWE CWE-415
    Added Reference https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html
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