CVE-2026-44185
CVE-2026-44185 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-126.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-35099
- Weakness: CWE-126
- Affected product: Apache Http Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer Over-read vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server via outbound OCSP requests to an attacker controlled OCSP server This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.67. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes the issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-44185?
- Buffer Over-read vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server via outbound OCSP requests to an attacker controlled OCSP server This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.67. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes the issue.
- How severe is CVE-2026-44185?
- CVE-2026-44185 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2026-44185 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-44185?
- CVE-2026-44185 affects Apache Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-44185?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-44185 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-44185 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35099.
- When was CVE-2026-44185 published?
- CVE-2026-44185 was published on 2026-06-08 and last updated on 2026-07-02.
References
- https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/08/12
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:34109
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-44185
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2486397
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-44185.json
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)
- 77.90.185.88 (ipv4-addr)
- 77.90.185.87 (ipv4-addr)
- 74.87.117.150 (ipv4-addr)
- 50.35.168.148 (ipv4-addr)
- 49.0.24.107 (ipv4-addr)