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CVE-2026-29170

MEDIUM 6.1

Published 2026-06-08 · Last modified 2026-06-08

A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in mod_proxy_ftp'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. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes this issue.

NO EXPLOITATION SIGNALS

No known exploitation, public exploit, or elevated probability at this time. Track for changes.

Exploitation likelihood

0.5%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 40th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

6.1CVSS 3.1 · MEDIUM

  • ConfidentialityLow
  • IntegrityLow
  • AvailabilityNone

What an attacker needs

  • ✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
  • ✓Privileges: No account or privileges required
  • ⚠User interaction: A user must take an action (click / open a file)
  • ✓Complexity: No special conditions — reliably repeatable

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Proof of concept & exploit code

Test against your own equipment

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Listed for defensive triage, patch verification, and authorized testing on systems you own. Machine-readable: /cve/CVE-2026-29170/poc.json

Affected

Vendors Apache Software Foundation Apache

Products Apache Http Server Http Server

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Known Affected Software Configurations

VendorProductVersion range
ApacheHttp Server< 2.4.68

All CVSS metrics

  • MEDIUM 6.1 v3.1 · ADP Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
  • MEDIUM 6.1 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

References

Advisories

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS