Apache Portable Runtime Utility: apr-util XML stack recursion crash (CVE-2026-32327) | HOL Guard CVE

Critical · CVSS 9.1CVE-2026-32327

Apache Portable Runtime Utility: apr-util XML stack recursion crash

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-32327 records a Critical severity (CVSS 9.1) vulnerability in Apache Portable Runtime Utility: apr-util XML stack recursion crash. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Apache Software Foundation/Apache Portable Runtime Utility (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Aug 6, 2026Updated Aug 7, 2026Source checked Sep 20, 2026First seen by HOL Aug 6, 2026Material review Aug 7, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Critical · CVSS 9.1
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 2 mapped packages or products
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

CVSS is 9.1. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.

Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps Apache Software Foundation/Apache Portable Runtime Utility (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Affected products and reported versions
Product	Affected versions	Fixed versions
cpe:2.3:a:apache:apr-util::::::::	Not reported	Not reported

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
Apache Software Foundation/Apache Portable Runtime Utilitygeneric	0	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for Apache Software Foundation/Apache Portable Runtime Utility.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Aug 6, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Aug 7, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Aug 6, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

A bug in APR-util version 1.6.3 (and earlier) allows a stack recursion attack against any library consumer which parses XML from untrusted sources and uses the apr_xml_quote_elem() function. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.6.4, which fixes this issue.

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