CVE-2026-29129
Apache Tomcat: Configured cipher preference order not preserved
Summary
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 11.0.20 for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote -->
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 9.0.116 for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote -->
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 11.0.20 for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat -->
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 9.0.116 for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat -->
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 10.1.53 for org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core -->
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 9.0.116 for org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core -->
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 10.1.53 for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat -->
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 11.0.20 for org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core -->
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 10.1.53 for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote -->
After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Affected Packages (9)
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote | maven | 11.0.18 | 11.0.20 |
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote | maven | 9.0.115 | 9.0.116 |
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat | maven | 11.0.18 | 11.0.20 |
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat | maven | 9.0.115 | 9.0.116 |
| org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core | maven | 10.1.52 | 10.1.53 |
| org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core | maven | 9.0.115 | 9.0.116 |
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat | maven | 10.1.52 | 10.1.53 |
| org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core | maven | 11.0.18 | 11.0.20 |
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote | maven | 10.1.52 | 10.1.53 |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-327Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic AlgorithmMITRE
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 7.5 score means for each attack dimension.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-29129ADVISORY
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/5cfa876d73f1ff5f4dc8309c4320f684cbeff74eWEB
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/6db238562ec36ab1106db4d04843f8b33e7a0c06WEB
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/8d69b33764dba81dce89e3a768de6093a35620aeWEB
- https://github.com/apache/tomcatPACKAGE
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/r4h1t6f8xhxsxfm6c2z5cprolsosho3fWEB
- https://tomcat.apache.org/security-10.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_10.1.53WEB
- https://tomcat.apache.org/security-11.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_11.0.20WEB
- https://tomcat.apache.org/security-9.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_9.0.116WEB
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/09/22WEB
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2026-29129?
- Apache Tomcat: Configured cipher preference order not preserved 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-2026-29129?
- CVE-2026-29129 affects org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote, org.apache.tomcat:tomcat and org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2026-29129 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
High exploitability or significant impact. Prioritize remediation within days.
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