CVE-2026-55956

Apache Tomcat: Security constraints for default servlet ignored method

Published Jun 29, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Tomcat leads to security constraints specified for the default servlet ignoring any method or method omission configured as part of the constraint.

This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.22, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.55, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.118, from 8.5.0 through 8.5.100, from 7.0.0 through 7.0.109. Other versions that have reached end of support may also be affected.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.23, 10.1.56 or 9.0.119, which fix the issue.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4889-1 tomcat10 security update
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-5v3h-fjv2-54fg Apache Tomcat has an Improper Authorization vulnerability
History
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Apache
Apache tomcat
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache tomcat
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Description Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Tomcat leads to security constraints specified for the default servlet ignoring any method or method omission configured as part of the constraint. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.22, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.55, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.118, from 8.5.0 through 8.5.100, from 7.0.0 through 7.0.109. Other versions that have reached end of support may also be affected. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.23, 10.1.56 or 9.0.119, which fix the issue.
Title Apache Tomcat: Security constraints for default servlet ignored method
Weaknesses CWE-285
References
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Jun 30, 2026, 1:25 PM
Reserved
Jun 17, 2026, 6:36 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jun 29, 2026, 9:16 PM
Modified
Oct 25, 2026, 9:10 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jun 29, 2026, 8:46 PM