REDHAT-BUG-2440430: Input Validation

Published Feb 17, 2026
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Updated

Improper Input Validation vulnerability.

This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.14, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.49, from 9.0.0-M1 through 9.0.112.

The following versions were EOL at the time the CVE was created but are known to be affected: 8.5.0 through 8.5.100. Older EOL versions are not affected. Tomcat did not validate that the host name provided via the SNI extension was the same as the host name provided in the HTTP host header field. If Tomcat was configured with more than one virtual host and the TLS configuration for one of those hosts did not require client certificate authentication but another one did, it was possible for a client to bypass the client certificate authentication by sending different host names in the SNI extension and the HTTP host header field.

The vulnerability only applies if client certificate authentication is only enforced at the Connector. It does not apply if client certificate authentication is enforced at the web application.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.15 or later, 10.1.50 or later or 9.0.113 or later, which fix the issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache Tomcat>=11.0.0-M1<=11.0.14, >=10.1.0-M1<=10.1.49, >=9.0.0-M1<=9.0.112, >=8.5.0<=8.5.100

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.15
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.50
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.113

Event History

Feb 17, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2440430?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2440430 is considered high due to its potential impact on Apache Tomcat applications.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2440430?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2440430, update Apache Tomcat to a version that is not affected, preferably the latest release.

3

Which versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2440430?

Apache Tomcat versions 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.14, 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.49, 9.0.0-M1 through 9.0.112, and 8.5.0 through 8.5.100 are affected.

4

Is REDHAT-BUG-2440430 applicable to EOL versions of Apache Tomcat?

Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2440430 is applicable to certain EOL versions from 8.5.0 through 8.5.100.

5

What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2440430?

REDHAT-BUG-2440430 is classified as an Improper Input Validation vulnerability.

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