CVE-2026-68005: High severity ACME mini_httpd vulnerability

Published Aug 17, 2026
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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
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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.

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