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Critical Apache HTTP Server Flaw Exposes Millions of Servers to RCE Attacks

📅 5 May 2026 at 02:47 UTC📰 Cyber Security NewsView original source ↗
Critical Apache HTTP Server Flaw Exposes Millions of Servers to RCE 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 Critical Apache HTTP Server Flaw Exposes Millions of Servers to RCE Attacks appeared first on Cyber Security News.

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🔍Threat Overview

A critical double-free flaw in Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.66 or earlier allows for Remote Code Execution (RCE) attacks, exposing millions of servers to potential exploitation.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Apache HTTP Server
Attack Vectors
Remote Code Execution
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: Critical
Who Is at Risk
Users running version 2.4.66 or earlier of Apache HTTP Server
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Immediately upgrade to version 2.4.67 or later
2Disable server-side includes (SSI) and server-side scripting engine (SSE)
3Monitor server logs for suspicious activity
📦Affected Products
Apache HTTP Server

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