CVE-2026-8852 — MEDIUM (6.2)

Q: What is CVE-2026-8852?

CVE-2026-8852 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). IBM HTTP Server 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to denial of service via the optional module mod_fastcgi module.

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-8852?

CVE-2026-8852 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-8852?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Http Server, Ibm Aix, Ibm Z\/Os, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.

Vulnerability Description

IBM HTTP Server 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to denial of service via the optional module mod_fastcgi module.

CVSS Score

6.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Http Server	>= 8.5.0.0, < 8.5.5.30
Ibm	Aix	-
Ibm	Z\/Os	-
Linux	Linux Kernel	-
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-617

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7274065Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-8852?

CVE-2026-8852 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). IBM HTTP Server 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to denial of service via the optional module mod_fastcgi module.

How severe is CVE-2026-8852?

CVE-2026-8852 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-8852?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Http Server, Ibm Aix, Ibm Z\/Os, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.