Apache Tomcat up to 11.0.26/10.1.60/9.0.122 OpenSSLLifecycleListener 7pk security

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7.0$0-$5k1.81+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apache Tomcat up to 11.0.26/10.1.60/9.0.122. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component OpenSSLLifecycleListener. The manipulation results in 7pk security. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-74048. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apache Tomcat up to 11.0.26/10.1.60/9.0.122. Affected is an unknown part of the component OpenSSLLifecycleListener. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a 7pk security vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-254. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Not Failing Securely ('Failing Open') vulnerability in Apache Tomcat. If the OpenSSLLifecycleListener is configured to use FIPS mode but FIPS activation fails, Tomcat logs and error but continues to use JSSE in non-FIPS mode with the provided configuration. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M14 through 11.0.26, from 10.1.22 through 10.1.60, from 9.0.92 through 9.0.122. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.27, 10.1.61 or 9.0.123, which fix the issue.

The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-74048 since 08/14/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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 10/20/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1211.

Upgrading to version 11.0.27, 10.1.61 or 9.0.123 eliminates this vulnerability.

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

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Exploitinginfo

Class: 7pk security
CWE: CWE-254
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Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Tomcat 11.0.27/10.1.61/9.0.123

Timelineinfo

08/14/2026 CVE reserved
10/20/2026 +67 days Advisory disclosed
10/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-74048 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-74048
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-422796

Entryinfo

Created: 10/20/2026 16:08
Changes: 10/20/2026 16:08 (55)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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