Apache Tomcat up to 11.0.26 redirect

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache Tomcat up to 7.0.109/8.5.100/9.0.122/10.1.60/11.0.26. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to redirect. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-74049. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Tomcat up to 7.0.109/8.5.100/9.0.122/10.1.60/11.0.26. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a redirect vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-601. A web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a Redirect. This simplifies phishing attacks. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Execution After Redirect (EAR) vulnerability in Apache Tomcat. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.26, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.60, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.122. The following versions were EOL at the time the CVE was created but are known to be affected: from 8.5.0 through 8.5.100, from 7.0.0 through 7.0.109. Other unsupported versions may also be affected. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.27, 10.1.61, 9.0.123, which fixes the issue.

The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-74049 since 08/14/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. 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 T1204.001.

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Redirect
CWE: CWE-601
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Physical: No
Local: No
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-2026-74049 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-74049
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-422800

Entryinfo

Created: 10/20/2026 16:10
Changes: 10/20/2026 16:10 (54)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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