HIGH 7.5 NVD
CVE-2025-49506
APR-util versions 1.6.3 (and earlier) function apr_password_validate() was not constant-time with regards to hashes or passwords comparisons, potentially leakin
APR-util versions 1.6.3 (and earlier) function apr_password_validate() was not constant-time with regards to hashes or passwords comparisons, potentially leaking their content via a side channel timing attack particularly on platforms without crypt() such as Windows, BeOS, NetWare, or Android.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.6.4, which fixes this issue.
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/2v8o3bj9pb7lfcr57bdnjg9xfkj04mg5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/06/8
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/06/8
This high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 was published on 2026-08-06 via NVD.
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