CVE-2026-48005

High

Description

Missing authentication checks in mod_auth_digest in Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.69 on all platforms allows an unauthenticated remote client to cause a denial of service (forced re-authentication) via forged Authorization headers when Digest authentication is enabled with AuthDigestNcCheck . Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.69, which fixes this issue.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.5

Exploit probability—

Product

Apache Http Server

PublishedOct 1, 2026

First seenOct 1, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-306Missing authentication for critical function

How to fix

Update

apache http_server2.4.69 or later

Vendor advisories

httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
apache http_server	2.4.0 ≤ v < 2.4.69	2.4.69

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