Apache TomEE prior 10.3.0/11.0.0-M2 EJBs privileges management

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apache TomEE. Affected is an unknown function of the component EJBs. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-87756. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Apache TomEE. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component EJBs. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
The internal system EJBs used for remote deployment and configuration did not enforce their administrative role check when the server ran with the default profile. A remote unauthenticated attacker able to reach the remote EJB endpoint could deploy arbitrary applications and execute code. Only installations that enabled the system applications and a remote EJB endpoint are exposed. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 10.3.0 or 11.0.0-M2, which fix the issue.
The advisory is available at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-87756 since 09/09/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/10/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
Upgrading to version 10.3.0 or 11.0.0-M2 eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
Vendor
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.apache.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0
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VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploiting
Class: Privileges managementCWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: TomEE 10.3.0/11.0.0-M2
Timeline
09/09/2026 CVE reserved11/10/2026 Advisory disclosed
11/10/2026 VulDB entry created
11/10/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: apache.orgAdvisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed
CNA: apache
CVE: CVE-2026-87756 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-87756
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-433762
Entry
Created: 11/10/2026 16:10Changes: 11/10/2026 16:10 (53)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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