Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm Affecting mod_md package, versions <0:2.4.69-1.amzn2.0.3


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Amazon Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.61% (48th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-AMZN2-MODMD-20847714
  • published13 Oct 2026
  • disclosed1 Oct 2026

Introduced: 1 Oct 2026

NewCVE-2026-48005  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-303  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Amazon-Linux:2 mod_md to version 0:2.4.69-1.amzn2.0.3 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALAS2-2026-3990.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream mod_md package and not the mod_md package as distributed by Amazon-Linux. See How to fix? for Amazon-Linux:2 relevant fixed versions and status.

Missing authentication checks in mod_auth_digest in Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.69 on all platforms allows an unauthenticated remote client to cause a denial of service (forced re-authentication) via forged Authorization headers when Digest authentication is enabled with AuthDigestNcCheck .

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.69, which fixes this issue.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1