Apache HTTP Server Vulnerability - 20260508001¶
Overview¶
The WASOC has been made aware of a vulnerability for Apache HTTP Server with the HTTP/2 protocol that may lead to a Denial of Service attack, or under certain conditions, allow for remote code execution.
What is vulnerable?¶
| Product(s) Affected | Version(s) | CVE | CVSS | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache HTTP Server | 2.4.66 | CVE-2026-23918 | 8.8 | High |
What has been observed?¶
The WASOC has not received any reports of exploitation of this vulnerability on Western Australian Government networks at the time of writing.
Recommendation¶
The WASOC recommends administrators apply the solutions as per vendor instructions to all affected devices within expected timeframes (refer Patch Management):