CVE-2026-79768
Apache HTTP Server: mod_userdir information disclosure
Description
Path equivalence: '/./' (single dot directory) vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server's mod_userdir module when configured with absolute non-wildcard UserDir directive (the 2nd form in https://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.4/mod/mod_userdir.html#userdir) 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, 9:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update Apache HTTP Server to the latest version.
- Review and secure UserDir directive configurations.
- Limit access to user directories.
- Apply security patches promptly.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-79768.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/01/29 |
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Oct. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/01/29 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-79768', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-10-01T19:41:17.533835Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Path equivalence: '/./' (single dot directory) vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server's mod_userdir module when configured with absolute non-wildcard UserDir directive (the 2nd form in https://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.4/mod/mod_userdir.html#userdir) This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.68. Added CWE CWE-55 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/79xxx/CVE-2026-79768.json">CVE-2026-79768</a> Added Reference https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html