CVE-2026-24734: Apache Tomcat Apache Tomcat Has An Improper Vulnerability
HIGHCVE-2026-24734 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) apache tomcat has an improper vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Apache Tomcat libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache tomcat has an improper input validation vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 11.0.18, 10.1.52, 9.0.115.
CVE-2026-24734 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 7.5
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2026-24734
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache Tomcat dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat-coyote</artifactId>
<version>11.0.18</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat-coyote</artifactId>
<version>10.1.52</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat-coyote</artifactId>
<version>9.0.115</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat.embed</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat-embed-core</artifactId>
<version>11.0.18</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat.embed</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat-embed-core</artifactId>
<version>10.1.52</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat.embed</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat-embed-core</artifactId>
<version>9.0.115</version>
</dependency>
Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomcat
How to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-24734, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomcat
Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache Tomcat in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 11.0.18), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomcat command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.
Technical Details
Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Apache Tomcat, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.
Source Advisory Statement
CVE-2026-24734 Affected Apache Tomcat Versions
6 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote
|
Maven |
≥ 11.0.0-M1
< 11.0.18
|
11.0.18
|
|
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote
|
Maven |
≥ 10.1.0-M7
< 10.1.52
|
10.1.52
|
|
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote
|
Maven |
≥ 9.0.83
< 9.0.115
|
9.0.115
|
|
org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core
|
Maven |
≥ 11.0.0-M1
< 11.0.18
|
11.0.18
|
|
org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core
|
Maven |
≥ 10.1.0-M7
< 10.1.52
|
10.1.52
|
|
org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core
|
Maven |
≥ 9.0.83
< 9.0.115
|
9.0.115
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-mgp5-rv84-w37q",
"modified" : "2026-03-19T19:04:12Z",
"published" : "2026-02-17T21:31:13Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2026-24734" ],
"summary" : "Apache Tomcat has an Improper Input Validation vulnerability",
"details" : "Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Tomcat Native, Apache Tomcat.\n\nWhen using an OCSP responder, Tomcat Native (and Tomcat's FFM port of the Tomcat Native code) did not complete verification or freshness checks on the OCSP response which could allow certificate revocation to be bypassed.\n\nThis issue affects Apache Tomcat Native: from 1.3.0 through 1.3.4, from 2.0.0 through 2.0.11; Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.17, from 10.1.0-M7 through 10.1.51, from 9.0.83 through 9.0.114.\n\n\nThe following versions were EOL at the time the CVE was created but are \nknown to be affected: from 1.1.23 through 1.1.34, from 1.2.0 through 1.2.39. Older EOL versions are not affected.\n\nApache Tomcat Native users are recommended to upgrade to versions 1.3.5 or later or 2.0.12 or later, which fix the issue.\n\nApache Tomcat users are recommended to upgrade to versions 11.0.18 or later, 10.1.52 or later or 9.0.115 or later which fix the issue.",
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}, {
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"url" : "https://lists.apache.org/thread/292dlmx3fz1888v6v16221kpozq56gml"
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"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-20" ],
"severity" : "HIGH",
"github_reviewed" : true,
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"nvd_published_at" : "2026-02-17T19:21:56Z"
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