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Apache HTTP Server: mod_rewrite flaw
A notice published on October 1, 2026 reports a use-after-free vulnerability in mod_rewrite triggered by lookahead use. The stated affected range is versions 2.4.0 through 2.4.68.
A security notice dated October 1, 2026 describes CVE-2026-56154 in Apache HTTP Server. It rates the severity as low and lists versions 2.4.0 through 2.4.68 as affected.
According to the text, using lookahead (%{LA-U:HTTP:...}) in mod_rewrite can cause a use-after-free. The notice credits the discovery to Nebula Security. The supplied excerpt gives no details about a fix or mitigation.
To assess exposure, check the installed version and mod_rewrite configuration, especially rules using this lookahead. Compare the case with Apache's security notice and consult the original post on the oss-sec mailing list; verify whether versions, severity, and recommendations have been updated.
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Original source: CVE-2026-56154: Apache HTTP Server — use-after-free em mod_rewrite com lookahead