Security news weekly round-up - 8th May 2026
Dev.toMay 8, 2026
apachehttp2vulnerabilityrcesecurity
This week's security news highlights a critical vulnerability in the Apache HTTP/2 protocol, identified as CVE-2026-23918, which poses risks of denial-of-service (DoS) and potential remote code execution (RCE). The flaw, with a CVSS score of 8.8, has been addressed in version 2.4.67, but raises ongoing questions about the nature of system security and the need for proper enforcement of security measures. The article encourages readers to reflect on the complexities of securing systems in the face of such vulnerabilities.