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HKCERT warns of multiple flaws in Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.69

The Hong Kong bulletin lists several flaws, including some that could let an attacker run code remotely.

In brief
  • HKCERT says Apache HTTP Server versions before 2.4.69 have multiple vulnerabilities. Some could allow remote code execution.
  • The bulletin gives no flaw count, no CVE numbers and no word on active attacks. It sends readers to Apache's own page.

HKCERT published a security bulletin on 9 October 2026 about Apache HTTP Server, software that serves websites. It said several flaws were found. A remote attacker, meaning one working over the network, could use some of them to run code on a target system. HKCERT also listed changed data, a service outage, bypassed security limits and leaked sensitive information as possible results. It named Apache HTTP Server versions before 2.4.69 as affected.

The bulletin leaves a lot open. It does not say how many flaws there are or give their CVE numbers, which are the public IDs for known flaws. It does not say which flaw causes which result, since it only says "some" can be used this way. It gives no severity ratings. It does not say whether anyone is attacking these flaws now. HKCERT points readers to Apache's own vulnerability page for details.

Anyone who runs Apache HTTP Server can check their version against the 2.4.69 line. They can then read the Apache page the bulletin links to, since the bulletin itself holds few details.

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Reporting: HKCERT, HKCERT.