Is CVE-2026-29169 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-29169 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-29169 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-29169 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-29169?

CVE-2026-29169 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-29169

CWE-476Published: May 4, 2026· Updated: May 5, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.29%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:52.5th

Official Description

A NULL pointer dereference in mod_dav_lock in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.66 and earlier may allow an attacker to crash the server with a malicious request.mod_dav_lock is not used internally by mod_dav or mod_dav_fs.

The only known use-case for mod_dav_lock was mod_dav_svn from Apache Subversion earlier than version 1.2.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.66, which fixes this issue, or remove mod_dav_lock.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-29169 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.