Incorrect Privilege Assignment Affecting mod_lua package, versions <0:2.4.62-13.el9_8.5


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.18% (8th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS9-MODLUA-17337122
  • published14 Jun 2026
  • disclosed8 Jun 2026

Introduced: 8 Jun 2026

CVE-2026-44119  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-266  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:9 mod_lua to version 0:2.4.62-13.el9_8.5 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream mod_lua package and not the mod_lua package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.67 and earlier allows local .htaccess authors to read files with the privileges of the httpd user.

This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from through 2.4.67.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.68, which fixes the issue.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1