Apache Tomcat up to 11.0.23 EncryptInterceptor Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Tomcat up to 7.0.109/8.5.100/9.0.119/10.1.56/11.0.23. It has been declared as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component EncryptInterceptor. Such manipulation leads to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-59084. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apache Tomcat up to 7.0.109/8.5.100/9.0.119/10.1.56/11.0.23. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the component EncryptInterceptor. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-1131. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Insufficient Technical Documentation vulnerability in Apache Tomcat since the requirements to securely configure the EncryptInterceptor were not clearly documented. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.23, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.56, from 9.0.13 through 9.0.119, from 8.5.38 through 8.5.100, from 7.0.100 through 7.0.109. Other versions that have reached end of support may also be affected. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.24, 10.1.57 or 9.0.120 which fix the issue.

The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-59084 since 07/02/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 07/14/2026).

Upgrading to version 11.0.24, 10.1.57 or 9.0.120 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-43640). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: CWE-1131
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Upgrade: Tomcat 11.0.24/10.1.57/9.0.120

Timelineinfo

07/02/2026 CVE reserved
07/14/2026 +12 days Advisory disclosed
07/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-59084 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-59084
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-378272
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/14/2026 11:22
Updated: 07/14/2026 13:18
Changes: 07/14/2026 11:22 (54), 07/14/2026 13:18 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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