REDHAT-BUG-2457027: High severity Apache Tomcat vulnerability

Published Apr 9, 2026
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Updated

Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data vulnerability in Apache Tomcat due to the fix for CVE-2026-29146 allowing the bypass of the EncryptInterceptor.

This issue affects Apache Tomcat: 11.0.20, 10.1.53, 9.0.116.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.21, 10.1.54 or 9.0.117, which fix the issue.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Apache Tomcat=11.0.20
Apache Tomcat=10.1.53
Apache Tomcat=9.0.116

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 11.0.21
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.1.54
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 9.0.117

Event History

Apr 9, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2457027?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2457027 is high, rated at 7.

2

What impact does REDHAT-BUG-2457027 have on Apache Tomcat users?

REDHAT-BUG-2457027 leads to missing encryption of sensitive data, posing a significant risk to users.

3

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2457027?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2457027, users should upgrade to Apache Tomcat versions 11.0.21, 10.1.54, or 9.0.117.

4

Which versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2457027?

Affected versions of Apache Tomcat include 11.0.20, 10.1.53, and 9.0.116.

5

What caused the vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-2457027?

The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-2457027 was caused by a fix for CVE-2026-29146 that allowed the bypass of the EncryptInterceptor.

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