Disclosure summary
Missing authentication checks in mod_auth_digest in Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.69 on all platforms allows an unauthenticated remote client to cause a denial of service (forced re-authentication) via forged Authorization headers when Digest authentication is enabled with AuthDigestNcCheck . Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.69, which fixes this issue.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-306
Source-specific records & product guidance
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NIST National Vulnerability Database · NVD-CVE-2026-48005
Open original source · Updated Oct 06, 2026
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| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| apache | http_server | * {"versionStartIncluding":"2.4.0","versionEndExcluding":"2.4.69"} |
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- httpd.apache.org — Vendor Advisory
PUBLISHED 2026-10-01T13:17:25-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-06T10:07:10-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-06T11:45:14-04:00