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CVE-2026-24072: Apache HTTP Server: mod_rewrite elevation of privileges via ap_expr

highCVSS 8.8CVE-2026-24072

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Apacheproduct: Apache HTTP ServerPrivilege escalation
What
A privilege escalation vulnerability in mod_rewrite allows attackers to escalate privileges via ap_expr expression evaluation.
Who is affected
Apache HTTP Server deployments with mod_rewrite enabled.
Urgency
High priority; CVSS 8.8 indicates severe impact and privilege escalation risk requiring immediate remediation.
Action
Upgrade to a patched Apache HTTP Server version that fixes CVE-2026-24072.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
high — CVSS 8.8
Published
2026-08-06
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-24072

Exploitation outlook

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Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-24072coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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