CVE-2026-28780
Apache HTTP Server: buffer overflow in mod_proxy_ajp via ajp_msg_check_header()
Description
Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in mod_proxy_ajp of Apache HTTP Server. If mod_proxy_ajp connects to a malicious AJP server this AJP server can send a malicious AJP message back to mod_proxy_ajp and cause it to write 4 attacker controlled bytes after the end of a heap based buffer. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: through 2.4.66. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.67, which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
May 5, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 5, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-28780
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Solution
- Upgrade Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.67 or later.
- Apply vendor-provided patches for mod_proxy_ajp.
- Ensure AJP connections are from trusted sources.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-28780.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/05/9 |
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
May. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/05/9 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in mod_proxy_ajp of Apache HTTP Server. If mod_proxy_ajp connects to a malicious AJP server this AJP server can send a malicious AJP message back to mod_proxy_ajp and cause it to write 4 attacker controlled bytes after the end of a heap based buffer. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: through 2.4.66. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.67, which fixes the issue. Added CWE CWE-122 Added Reference https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html