CVE-2026-42536 — Apache HTTP Server: mod_xml2enc heap overflow

Description (CNA)

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 (CNA)

Vendor / product	Versions
Apache Software Foundation / Apache HTTP Server	affected 2.4.0 through 2.4.67

CWE

CWE-122

References

https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html

ADP enrichment

CISA-ADP

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CVE

No English description supplied.

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/08/9

redhat-SADP

A flaw was found in Apache HTTP Server, specifically within the mod_xml2enc module. This heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability can be triggered when processing untrusted content through the xml2StartParse function. A remote attacker could potentially exploit this to cause a denial of service, information disclosure, or possibly arbitrary code execution.