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Advisory [CVE-2026-42536] Apache HTTP Server: mod_xml2enc heap overflow

This security Apache Software Foundation advisory covers CVE-2026-42536 affecting Apache HTTP Server.

CVE-2026-42536 Published Jun 8, 2026Updated by vendor Aug 27, 2026

CVE-2026-42536

Affected products & platforms

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Summary

Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server with mod_xml2enc, xml2StartParse, and untrusted content

This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.67.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes the issue.

Affected versions

Apache HTTP Server 2.4.0 through 2.4.67

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Fixed versions

2.4.68

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Mitigation checklist

Recommended fix / mitigation

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes the issue.

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Sources

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Official resources

Apache HTTP Server 2.4 vulnerabilities (official fixed-in table) (target: 2.4.68)
Official documentation
This advisory names 2.4.68 as the first fixed release — official upgrade documentation for Apache HTTP Server 2.4 vulnerabilities (official fixed-in table).
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