CVE-2026-89281 CVE-2026-89281
Local attackers can execute code due to a hardcoded configuration path in the Apache Lounge Windows distribution of Apache HTTP Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-89281?
CVE-2026-89281 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Lounge Windows, published on 22 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Apache Lounge Windows distribution of Apache HTTP Server build contains a hardcoded configuration path vulnerability within openssl.cnf path that can allow local code execution.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-89281?
How do I fix CVE-2026-89281?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-89281 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-89281 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-89281 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c78c-jvr8-f6vh.