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Apache HTTP Server Exposes Millions of Servers to Remote Code Execution Attacks

📅 5 May 2026 at 02:47 UTC📰 Cyber Security NewsView original source ↗
Apache HTTP Server Exposes Millions of Servers to Remote Code Execution Attacks

The Apache Software Foundation has released a critical security update for Apache HTTP Server, patching five vulnerabilities, including a dangerous double-free flaw capable of enabling Remote Code Execution (RCE) in version 2.4.67, released on May 4, 2026. All users running version 2.4.66 or earlier are strongly urged to upgrade immediately. The most severe of the […] The post Apache HTTP Server Exposes Millions of Servers to Remote Code Execution Attacks appeared first on Cyber Security News.

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🔍Threat Overview

Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.66 and earlier are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution attacks due to a double-free flaw, posing a significant threat to servers running the software.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Apache HTTP Server
Attack Vectors
Remote Code Execution
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: Critical
Who Is at Risk
Servers running Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.66 and earlier
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Immediately upgrade to Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.67 or later
2Disable server-side includes (SSIs) if not necessary
3Regularly update software dependencies to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities
📦Affected Products
Apache HTTP Server

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