VDB-433770 · CVE-2026-111245 · GCVE-0-2026-111245

Apache TomEE prior 10.3.0/11.0.0-M2 OpenEJB HTTP Server improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apache TomEE. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component OpenEJB HTTP Server. The manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-111245. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache TomEE. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component OpenEJB HTTP Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

After a successful WS-Security UsernameToken authentication, the caller identity stays associated with the worker thread once the request completes when web services are served by the standalone OpenEJB HTTP server. A remote unauthenticated attacker whose request is later processed on the same thread can invoke protected EJB methods with the identity of a previously authenticated user. 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 is traded as CVE-2026-111245 since 10/15/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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).

Upgrading to version 10.3.0 or 11.0.0-M2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Apache

Name

TomEE

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

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: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: TomEE 10.3.0/11.0.0-M2

Timelineinfo

10/15/2026 CVE reserved
11/10/2026 +26 days Advisory disclosed
11/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CNA: apache
CVE: CVE-2026-111245 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-111245
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-433770

Entryinfo

Created: 11/10/2026 16:36
Changes: 11/10/2026 16:36 (53)
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Cache ID: 216::103