HIGH
CVE-2026-44186
CWE-835Published: June 8, 2026· Updated: Jun 11, 2026
7.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:5.1th
Official Description
Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') vulnerability in the mod_proxy_ftp module in Apache HTTP Server with an attacker controlled backend FTP server.
This issue affects undefined: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.67.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes the issue.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-44186 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
Apache1 product
http server
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/08/13Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-44186
CVSS Score7.3 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-835
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.02%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedJun 8, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-835)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-44186 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.