CVE-2026-56154
Apache HTTP Server: mod_rewrite use-after-free via %{LA-U:HTTP:...}
Description
Use After Free vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server's mod_rewrite when using lookahead (%{LA-U:HTTP:...}) This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.68.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 1, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 1, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Update Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.69 or later.
- Apply vendor patches for mod_rewrite.
- Review Apache HTTP Server configuration for mod_rewrite usage.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-56154.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-56154
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Use After Free vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server's mod_rewrite when using lookahead (%{LA-U:HTTP:...}) This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.68. Added CWE CWE-416 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/56xxx/CVE-2026-56154.json">CVE-2026-56154</a> Added Reference https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html