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CVE-2021-26691
UNKNOWN
Apache HTTP Server mod_session response handling heap overflow
Published Jun 10, 2021 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Severity · CVSSUNKNOWN · Not scored
Known exploitationNot listed
EPSS / likelihood68.29%
QFinch risk scoreNot available
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Apache HTTP Server mod_session response handling heap overflow
Publisher and source text is retained separately from QFinch interpretation.
QFinch assessment
In Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.46 a specially crafted SessionHeader sent by an origin server could cause a heap overflow
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
Matching a version is only one part of assessing exposure. QFinch has not assessed your environment on this public page.
Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
FIRST-EPSSCVE-LIST-V5
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- httpd.apache.org ↗
- lists.apache.org ↗
- [httpd-announce] 20210609 CVE-2021-26691: mod_session response handling heap overflow ↗
- [httpd-dev] 20210610 Re: svn commit: r1890598 - in /httpd/site/trunk/content/security/json: CVE-2019-17567.json CVE-2020-13938.json CVE-2020-13950.json CVE-2020-35452.json CVE-2021 ↗
- [oss-security] 20210609 CVE-2021-26691: Apache httpd: mod_session response handling heap overflow ↗
- [debian-lts-announce] 20210709 [SECURITY] [DLA 2706-1] apache2 security update ↗
- DSA-4937 ↗
- GLSA-202107-38 ↗
- FEDORA-2021-dce7e7738e ↗
- FEDORA-2021-e3f6dd670d ↗
- www.oracle.com ↗
- security.netapp.com ↗
Record history
Published Jun 10, 2021 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026