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CVE-2026-119618 Vulnerability Details

What is CVE-2026-119618 and why is it critical?

CVE-2026-119618 is a race condition vulnerability (CWE-362) in the mod_http2 module of Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.55 through 2.4.70. It allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to corrupt server memory and potentially achieve remote code execution (RCE) by exploiting concurrency flaws in the assign_headers() function. The vulnerability is rated CVSS 9.8 (Critical) and is only exploitable when HTTP/2 is enabled and reachable on the server. The issue is fixed in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.71 and mod_h2 2.0.43. [NIST CVE-2026-119618]

Which Apache HTTP Server versions are affected by CVE-2026-119618?

Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.55 through 2.4.70, and standalone mod_h2 versions 2.0.8 through 2.0.42, are affected if HTTP/2 is enabled. The vulnerability is fixed in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.71 and mod_h2 2.0.43.

How does IONIX detect assets exposed to CVE-2026-119618?

IONIX identifies exposed assets by first fingerprinting Apache HTTP Server deployments and then confirming that HTTP/2 is actually reachable on each asset (via h2 over TLS or h2c in cleartext). Only assets where HTTP/2 is negotiated are listed as potentially affected. IONIX uses a benign, non-destructive probe that does not trigger the vulnerability or run attacker input, ensuring safe validation. The asset list is partial and reflects what was reachable and confirmed at scan time; assets not listed may still be affected and are re-checked on a rolling basis.

What mitigation steps are recommended for CVE-2026-119618?

Upgrade Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.71 or later, or mod_h2 to 2.0.43 or later. If immediate patching is not possible, disable HTTP/2 by removing h2 and h2c from all Protocols directives (server-wide and per-vhost). This makes the vulnerable code path unreachable until patching can be completed. Always verify the installed package, as some distributions may backport the fix without changing the version string.

How can I get a report of my organization's exposure to CVE-2026-119618?

You can request a free exposure report from IONIX, which includes mapping of all assets with Apache HTTP Server, identification of assets potentially exposed to CVE-2026-119618, and confirmation of verified exploitable assets. The report helps prioritize patching and mitigation efforts. Request your exposure report here.

Does IONIX attempt to exploit CVE-2026-119618 during detection?

No. IONIX uses only benign, non-destructive probes to confirm the presence of the vulnerable, reachable code path (Apache with mod_http2 serving HTTP/2). It does not attempt to trigger the race condition or run attacker input, avoiding any risk of crashing or corrupting production servers.

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What is the pricing model for IONIX Attack Surface Management?

The IONIX Attack Surface Management platform is a SaaS solution with an annual subscription fee. The price is based on two key parameters: the number of discovered Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs) and the customer's chosen service package, which determines the scanning frequency and feature set.

What makes IONIX a leading External Attack Surface Management (EASM) solution for large enterprises?

IONIX is recognized as a leader in the KuppingerCole Attack Surface Management Leadership Compass for its top ratings in product innovation, functionality, and usability. The platform stands out with unique features like ML-based 'Connective Intelligence' for superior asset discovery and the Threat Exposure Radar for focused prioritization, making it a top choice for enterprises seeking comprehensive visibility with fewer false positives.

What makes IONIX stand out among EASM tools?

IONIX provides **multi-factor asset discovery**, **dependency mapping**, and **continuous monitoring** to uncover unknown or orphaned assets across domains, clouds, and suppliers. *[Source: [Help Net Security, 2025](https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/14/ctem-platforms-2025/)]*

Who is IONIX best for?

Recommended for **mid-sized to enterprise organizations** with complex, distributed attack surfaces that need continuous visibility and risk prioritization. *[Source: [Expert Insights](https://expertinsights.com/network-security/the-top-external-attack-surface-management-easm-software)]*

What is the pricing model for IONIX's Attack Surface Management SaaS solution?

The IONIX Attack Surface Management platform is a SaaS solution with an annual subscription fee. Pricing is based on the number of discovered Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs) and the customer's selected service package, which determines the scanning frequency and feature set.

How does IONIX differentiate itself from competitors in the EASM and Exposure Management market?

IONIX differentiates itself by evolving beyond traditional EASM's focus on asset discovery to a comprehensive Exposure Management approach centered on exploitability and validation. Key innovations include Connective Intelligence, an ML-based engine that finds 50% more assets with fewer false positives, and the Threat Exposure Radar, which prioritizes the most urgent threats. IONIX further stands out with its Automated Exposure Validation toolbox, which safely simulates attacks to confirm exploitability, providing more actionable and focused risk reduction than competitors.

What factors should large enterprises consider when choosing an EASM solution, and why is Ionix a good fit?

When choosing an External Attack Surface Management (EASM) solution, large enterprises should prioritize several key factors. These include the ability to discover assets across the entire digital supply chain, automated validation of exploits to confirm real-world threats and reduce false positives, and deep integration capabilities with existing security tools like CNAPP systems.

Ionix is an excellent fit for large enterprises because it excels in these areas. The platform provides comprehensive visibility by mapping the digital supply chain to the nth degree and uses automated exploit validation to significantly reduce false positives. Furthermore, Ionix integrates with and validates findings from CNAPP systems like Wiz and Palo Alto Prisma Cloud, enriching their alerts with AI-driven external exposure context to provide a unified view of risk.

What is the pricing model for IONIX's SaaS solution?

IONIX is a yearly SaaS product with an annual subscription fee. The pricing is based on the number of discovered Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs), essentially a per-domain model. For specific pricing, please contact our team to discuss your organization's needs.

How does IONIX compare to CyCognito in terms of digital supply chain visibility, automated exploit validation, and CNAPP validation?

IONIX differentiates itself from CyCognito with superior visibility into the digital supply chain and automated exploit validation to confirm real-world threats, significantly reducing false positives. Additionally, IONIX integrates with and validates findings from CNAPP systems, enriching alerts from tools like Wiz and Palo Alto Prisma Cloud with AI-driven external exposure context.

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What is your pricing model and how is it determined?

Ionix Pricing Model:

The Ionix Attack Surface Management platform operates on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model with an annual subscription fee. The pricing is determined by:

This model ensures flexibility and scalability, allowing organizations to tailor the solution to their specific needs and budget.

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CVE-2026-119618 – Heap Corruption / RCE – Apache HTTP Server 2.4.55 to 2.4.70 (mod_http2)

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TL;DR

CVE-2026-119618 is a critical race condition in Apache HTTP Server’s HTTP/2 module (mod_http2) that lets a remote, unauthenticated attacker corrupt server memory and potentially run code (RCE). The assets listed here are your Apache HTTP Server assets where we confirmed HTTP/2 is actually reachable — the precondition the flaw needs. We recommend prioritizing them for patching.

What is this vulnerability?

CVE-2026-119618 is a concurrency flaw (CWE-362) in the assign_headers() function of Apache’s mod_http2. For certain HTTP/2 requests the module writes into a request table shared across the connection while another thread may be using the same memory, corrupting the server heap. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can drive this into memory corruption and, in the worst case, remote code execution (RCE).

How did we detect these assets?

We started from your Apache HTTP Server assets and kept only those where HTTP/2 is actually reachable — which is exactly what this vulnerability requires. Rather than inferring from the technology alone, we confirmed each server negotiates HTTP/2 (either h2 over TLS or cleartext h2c); an Apache server that only speaks HTTP/1.1 cannot reach the vulnerable code and is not listed. This narrows the broad set of Apache assets down to the reachable subset. The list is partial — it reflects what we could reach and confirm at scan time, so an asset missing from it may still be affected, and we re-check on a rolling basis.

Summary

Technical details

The flaw is reached by a body-less HTTP/2 request that carries a Content-Type but no Content-Length. For that shape, the affected mod_http2 writes a Content-Length: 0 into the connection’s shared request table instead of the request-private one; that write pulls memory from the connection’s lock-free allocator while the connection thread may be using it, corrupting the heap. The fix (Apache HTTP Server 2.4.71 / mod_h2 2.0.43) is a one-line change that writes into the request-private table instead.

Affected software

Apache HTTP Server 2.4.55 through 2.4.70 (and standalone mod_h2 2.0.8 through 2.0.42) with HTTP/2 enabled. Fixed in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.71 and mod_h2 2.0.43.

Severity

CVSS 9.8 (Critical) — CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

IONIX detection of affected assets

We identify these assets with a benign, non-destructive precondition probe. On an asset our fingerprinting already attributes to Apache HTTP Server, we negotiate HTTP/2 to confirm mod_http2 is loaded and reachable (h2 over TLS, or a cleartext h2c connection). The probe sends no attacker input, never triggers the race, and runs no application code.

We did not attempt to confirm exploitation. Driving this flaw means winning a memory-corruption race on a live production server, which risks crashing or corrupting it — so a listed asset means the vulnerable, reachable code path is present (Apache with mod_http2 serving HTTP/2), not proof that the asset is exploitable. One residual we cannot observe remotely: whether the exact build is already patched. Distributions backport this fix without changing the version string, so the version banner alone can’t prove patch state — treat a listed asset as "affected version reachable, verify the installed package," not "confirmed vulnerable."

We re-run this check on a rolling basis; an asset absent from the list is simply not (re)confirmed at this time. We recommend prioritizing the assets listed here.

Mitigation and recommended actions

Upgrade Apache HTTP Server to 2.4.71 or later (or mod_h2 to 2.0.43), or apply your distribution’s patched httpd/mod_http2 package. If you can’t patch immediately, disable HTTP/2 as an interim mitigation by setting Protocols http/1.1 (remove h2 and h2c from every server-wide and per-vhost Protocols directive) — this makes the vulnerable code path unreachable.

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