Vulnerability in Apache Http_server

CVE-2026-49975

Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server's mod_http leads to denial of service via malicious HTTP requests. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.17 through 2.4.67.

EPSS: 0.168 (96.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-49975?
CVE-2026-49975 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Http_server, classified under CWE-789. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-06-08.
How severe is CVE-2026-49975?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2026-49975 known to be exploited?
14 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.