CVE-2026-29170: Apache HTTP Server: mod_proxy_ftp XSS

Published Jun 8, 2026
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Updated

A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in modproxyftp's HTML directory list generation in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.67 and earlier when listing FTP directory contents either via forward or reverse proxy configuration.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Apache HTTP Server<=2.4.67
Apache HTTP Server<2.4.68
Microsoft azl3 httpd 2.4.67-1
debian/apache2<=2.4.62-1~deb11u1, <=2.4.67-1~deb12u3, <=2.4.67-1~deb13u3
2.4.67-1~deb11u32.4.68-1~deb12u12.4.68-1~deb13u12.4.68-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/apache2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.67-1~deb11u3Fixed in 2.4.68-1~deb12u1Fixed in 2.4.68-1~deb13u1Fixed in 2.4.68-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache HTTP Server (mod_proxy_ftp) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.68Patch CVE-2026-29170

Event History

Jun 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:10 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·08:20 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:20 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-29170?

CVE-2026-29170 has a risk rating of 33, which indicates a notable severity level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-29170?

To fix CVE-2026-29170, you should upgrade Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.68 or later.

3

What product is affected by CVE-2026-29170?

CVE-2026-29170 affects the Apache HTTP Server, specifically the mod_proxy_ftp module.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-29170?

CVE-2026-29170 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

In which versions of Apache HTTP Server is CVE-2026-29170 present?

CVE-2026-29170 is present in Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.67 and earlier.

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