CVE-2026-89282 CVE-2026-89282
Authenticated users can modify the Apache installation directory due to insecure default permissions, potentially leading to privilege escalation or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-89282?
CVE-2026-89282 is a critical vulnerability in Apache Lounge Windows, published on 22 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Apache Lounge Windows distribution of Apache HTTP Server build contains an insecure installation directory permissions vulnerability through its default install directory on C:\, which inherits write access for Authenticated Users.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-89282?
How do I fix CVE-2026-89282?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-89282 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-89282 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-89282 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w7qw-gwf7-rvpq.