Bug 2544833 (CVE-2026-59797)

Summary: CVE-2026-59797 httpd: Apache HTTP Server: mod_ssl SSLRequire allows .htaccess ap_expr file-function
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Version: unspecifiedCC: csutherl, jclere, pjindal, plodge, szappis, vchlup, yozone
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A flaw was found in Apache HTTP Server's mod_ssl module. The SSLRequire configuration directive improperly allows file-related expression functions to be evaluated within directory-level configuration files (.htaccess). An attacker with permissions to write or modify these configuration files can exploit this vulnerability to access unauthorized files on the server or bypass access control restrictions.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-10-01 23:07:26 UTC
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server's mod_ssl via SSLRequire and file-related expressions.



This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.68.