CVE-2026-34486 — Vulnerability in org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-tribes...
Apache Tomcat Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data vulnerability
What Should I Do?
Patch Immediately
This vulnerability is confirmed under active exploitation (CISA KEV). Patch within 24-48 hours if possible.
Summary
Advisory Timeline
- First published April 9, 2026 (185 days ago).
- Last revised September 10, 2026 — 153 days after initial publication.
- Added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog 116 days after publication.
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 11.0.21 for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-tribes -->
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 10.1.54 for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat -->
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 9.0.117 for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat -->
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 11.0.21 for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat -->
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 10.1.54 for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-tribes -->
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 9.0.117 for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-tribes -->
After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Affected Packages (6)
Affects 1 ecosystem: maven (2).
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-tribes | maven | 11.0.20 | 11.0.21 |
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat | maven | 10.1.53 | 10.1.54 |
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat | maven | 9.0.116 | 9.0.117 |
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat | maven | 11.0.20 | 11.0.21 |
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-tribes | maven | 10.1.53 | 10.1.54 |
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-tribes | maven | 9.0.116 | 9.0.117 |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-311Missing Encryption of Sensitive DataMITRE
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-2026-34486ADVISORY
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/1fab40ccc752e22639eccfe290d5624afad7eccdWEB
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/55f3eb9148233054fccfdf761141c6894a050be1WEB
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/776e12b3e2b0b4507b8a3b62c187ceb0b74bf418WEB
- https://github.com/apache/tomcatPACKAGE
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/9510k5p5zdvt9pkkgtyp85mvwxo2qrlyWEB
- https://tomcat.apache.org/security-10.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_10.1.54WEB
- https://tomcat.apache.org/security-11.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_11.0.21WEB
- https://tomcat.apache.org/security-9.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_9.0.117WEB
- https://www.herodevs.com/vulnerability-directory/cve-2026-34486WEB
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2026-34486-detection-script-rce-on-apache-tomcatWEB
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2026-34486-mitigation-script-rce-on-apache-tomcatWEB
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2026-34486?
- Apache Tomcat Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data 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-2026-34486?
- CVE-2026-34486 affects org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-tribes and org.apache.tomcat:tomcat. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it is being actively exploited in the wild. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2026-34486 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
High exploitability or significant impact. Prioritize remediation within days.
This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.
Added to KEV catalog: August 4, 2026
Remediation deadline: August 7, 2026
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