CVE-2026-24734: Apache Tomcat Apache Tomcat Has An Improper Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mgp5-rv84-w37q
CVSS 7.5
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-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

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-24734
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mgp5-rv84-w37q
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Apache Tomcat
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

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).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (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.

org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote fixed: 11.0.18
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat-coyote</artifactId>
    <version>11.0.18</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote fixed: 10.1.52
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat-coyote</artifactId>
    <version>10.1.52</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote fixed: 9.0.115
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat-coyote</artifactId>
    <version>9.0.115</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core fixed: 11.0.18
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat.embed</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat-embed-core</artifactId>
    <version>11.0.18</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core fixed: 10.1.52
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat.embed</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat-embed-core</artifactId>
    <version>10.1.52</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core fixed: 9.0.115
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat.embed</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat-embed-core</artifactId>
    <version>9.0.115</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Tomcat Native, Apache Tomcat. When 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. This 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. The following versions were EOL at the time the CVE was created but are known 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. Apache Tomcat Native users are recommended to upgrade to versions 1.3.5 or later or 2.0.12 or later, which fix the issue. Apache 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.

CVE-2026-24734 Affected Apache Tomcat Versions

6 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
11.0.1810.1.529.0.115
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

What is CVE-2026-24734?
CVE-2026-24734 is a security vulnerability in Apache Tomcat involving Apache Tomcat has an Improper Input Validation vulnerability under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Apache Tomcat versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 11.0.18, 10.1.52, 9.0.115 across affected packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote, org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core.
What version fixes CVE-2026-24734?
Upgrading to 11.0.18, 10.1.52, 9.0.115 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is tomcat-coyote affected?
Yes, org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote is affected in releases prior to 11.0.18, 10.1.52, 9.0.115. Upgrade your dependency to 11.0.18, 10.1.52, 9.0.115 or later.
Is tomcat-embed-core affected?
Yes, org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core is affected in releases prior to 11.0.18, 10.1.52, 9.0.115. Upgrade your dependency to 11.0.18, 10.1.52, 9.0.115 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-24734?
CVE-2026-24734 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-24734?
CVE-2026-24734 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (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.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-24734?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomcat'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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