How severe is CVE-2026-29170?

CVE-2026-29170 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-29170 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-29170?

CVE-2026-29170 affects Apache Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-29170?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-29170 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-29170 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35087.

When was CVE-2026-29170 published?

CVE-2026-29170 was published on 2026-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-29170

CVE-2026-29170 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-35087
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apache Http Server
Published: 2026-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in mod_proxy_ftp's HTML directory list generation in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.67 and earlier when listing FTP directory contents either via forward or reverse proxy configuration. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-29170?: A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in mod_proxy_ftp's HTML directory list generation in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.67 and earlier when listing FTP directory contents either via forward or reverse proxy configuration. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes this issue.
How severe is CVE-2026-29170?: CVE-2026-29170 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-29170 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-29170?: CVE-2026-29170 affects Apache Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-29170?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-29170 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-29170 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35087.
When was CVE-2026-29170 published?: CVE-2026-29170 was published on 2026-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

50.255.62.89 (ipv4-addr)
147.15.15.226 (ipv4-addr)
45.84.120.3 (ipv4-addr)
79.137.34.248 (ipv4-addr)
77.90.185.88 (ipv4-addr)
77.90.185.87 (ipv4-addr)
74.87.117.150 (ipv4-addr)
50.35.168.148 (ipv4-addr)