CVE-2026-24733 – Apache Tomcat Security Update
“Improper request handling in Tomcat opened a path to unauthorized access and potential application compromise.”
CVE-2026-24733 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.2) affecting Apache Tomcat. The issue stems from improper validation and request processing within the server, which could allow an attacker to bypass intended security restrictions under certain configurations.
An attacker could exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted HTTP requests to a vulnerable Tomcat instance. Successful exploitation may result in unauthorized access to protected resources, exposure of sensitive application data, or interference with web application behavior. In environments hosting critical enterprise applications, this could lead to data leakage, service disruption, or broader compromise.
Apache addressed this vulnerability in updated Tomcat releases across supported branches. Organizations should upgrade to the latest patched version in their respective Tomcat release line to remove exposure.
Key Details
- Affected Product
- Apache Tomcat
- Attack Vector
- Network
- Attack Complexity
- High
- Privileges Required
- None
- User Interaction
- None
- CWE Classification
- CWE-20