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CVE-2026-24734

HIGH

Apache Tomcat has an Improper Input Validation vulnerability

Published February 17, 2026Updated March 20, 2026Source: osv

Summary

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.

Remediation

Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.

Maven
Update org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core to 9.0.115 or later
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 9.0.115 for org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core -->
Maven
Update org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core to 11.0.18 or later
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 11.0.18 for org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core -->
Maven
Update org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote to 9.0.115 or later
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 9.0.115 for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote -->
Maven
Update org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote to 11.0.18 or later
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 11.0.18 for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote -->
Maven
Update org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote to 10.1.52 or later
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 10.1.52 for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote -->
Maven
Update org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core to 10.1.52 or later
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 10.1.52 for org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core -->

After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.

Affected Packages (6)

PackageEcosystemAffectedFixed In
org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core
maven
9.0.100, 9.0.102, 9.0.104, 9.0.105 (+24 more)9.0.115
org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core
maven
11.0.0, 11.0.0-M1, 11.0.0-M10, 11.0.0-M11 (+35 more)11.0.18
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote
maven
9.0.100, 9.0.102, 9.0.104, 9.0.105 (+24 more)9.0.115
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote
maven
11.0.0, 11.0.0-M1, 11.0.0-M10, 11.0.0-M11 (+35 more)11.0.18
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote
maven
10.1.0, 10.1.0-M10, 10.1.0-M11, 10.1.0-M12 (+49 more)10.1.52
org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core
maven
10.1.0, 10.1.0-M10, 10.1.0-M11, 10.1.0-M12 (+49 more)10.1.52

Vulnerability Classification

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.

  • CWE-20
    Improper Input ValidationMITRE

CVSS Score Breakdown

What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 7.5 score means for each attack dimension.

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-24734?
Apache Tomcat has an Improper Input Validation vulnerability This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of HIGH (CVSS score: 7.5/10).
How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2026-24734?
CVE-2026-24734 affects org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core and org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2026-24734 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.

Severity & Exploitability

CVSS Score
7.5

High exploitability or significant impact. Prioritize remediation within days.

Also Known As

GHSA-mgp5-rv84-w37q
BIT-tomcat-2026-24734

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