Bug 2486416 (CVE-2026-44119)

Summary:	CVE-2026-44119 httpd: Apache HTTP Server: Local .htaccess authors can read files with httpd user privileges
Product:	[Other] Security Response	Reporter:	OSIDB Bzimport <bzimport>
Component:	vulnerability	Assignee:	Product Security DevOps Team <prodsec-dev>
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Doc Text:	A flaw was found in Apache HTTP Server. This improper privilege management vulnerability allows local .htaccess authors to read files with the privileges of the httpd user. This could lead to unauthorized information disclosure.	Story Points:	---
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-06-08 16:02:57 UTC

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.67 and earlier allows local .htaccess authors to read files with the privileges of the httpd user.

This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from through 2.4.67.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes the issue.

Comment 2 errata-xmlrpc 2026-07-20 06:28:35 UTC

This issue has been addressed in the following products:

  Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9

Via RHSA-2026:41906 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:41906