CVE-2008-5676: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the ModSecurity (aka mod_security) module 2.5.0 through 2.5.5 for t...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects old ModSecurity 2.5.0 through 2.5.5 deployments for Apache only when transformation caching is enabled. A remote attacker could crash the web server process or bypass ModSecurity protections. The public record does not describe the exact attack vector, scoring, or active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Apache HTTP Server environments running ModSecurity 2.5.0 through 2.5.5 with SecCacheTransformations enabled. Modern deployments or systems not using that module setting are not shown as affected by the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected systems protect critical public applications. If vulnerable versions and the setting are present, prioritize remediation because the stated impacts undermine availability and WAF protection. Mitigation focus: Inventory Apache hosts running ModSecurity.; Identify any ModSecurity 2.5.0 through 2.5.5 installations.; Check whether SecCacheTransformations is enabled..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.