CVE-2026-68005: High severity ACME mini_httpd vulnerability
Published Aug 17, 2026
·Updated
An issue in ACME minihttpd 1.30 and prior allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the HTTP request header parser in the handlerequest() function
Affected Software
1 affected component
ACME mini_httpd<=1.30
Event History
Aug 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-68005?
CVE-2026-68005 has been assigned a risk index of 26, indicating a significant security concern.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-68005?
To mitigate CVE-2026-68005, update ACME mini_httpd to version 1.31 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-68005?
CVE-2026-68005 is a denial of service vulnerability that affects the HTTP request header parser.
4
What products are affected by CVE-2026-68005?
CVE-2026-68005 affects ACME mini_httpd versions 1.30 and prior.
5
Can CVE-2026-68005 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2026-68005 can be exploited by a remote attacker to cause denial of service.