CVE-2026-33007: Apache HTTP Server: mod_authn_socache crash

Published May 4, 2026
·
Updated

A NULL pointer dereference in the modauthnsocache in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.66 and earlier allows an unauthenticated remote user to crash a child process in a caching forward proxy configuration.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.67, which fixes this issue.

Other sources

Apache HTTP Server: modauthnsocache crash

Microsoft

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Apache HTTP Server<=2.4.66
Apache HTTP Server>=2.4.0<2.4.67
Microsoft azl3 httpd 2.4.66-1<2.4.67-1
2.4.67-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.67-1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.67Patch CVE-2026-33007

Event History

May 4, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:41 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 7, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:11 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:11 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-33007?

CVE-2026-33007 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service in Apache HTTP Server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-33007?

To fix CVE-2026-33007, users should upgrade Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.67 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-33007?

CVE-2026-33007 affects Apache HTTP Server versions up to and including 2.4.66.

4

Can CVE-2026-33007 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-33007 can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote user to crash a child process.

5

What component of Apache HTTP Server is impacted by CVE-2026-33007?

CVE-2026-33007 impacts the mod_authn_socache component within the Apache HTTP Server.

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