Apache TomEE up to 10.0.0-M0/10.2.x/11.0.0-M1 MicroProfile JWT Authentication state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Apache TomEE up to 10.0.0-M0/10.2.x/11.0.0-M1. Impacted is an unknown function of the component MicroProfile JWT Authentication. This manipulation causes state issue. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-111242. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apache TomEE up to 10.0.0-M0/10.2.x/11.0.0-M1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component MicroProfile JWT Authentication. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-371. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

When MicroProfile JWT authentication is used for servlets that declare a run-as identity, the security state established for a request is not always cleared from the processing thread when the request does not complete normally. A remote attacker holding a valid token can cause later, unrelated requests served by the same thread to invoke enterprise beans with the elevated run-as identity. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 10.3.0 or 11.0.0-M2, which fix the issue.

The advisory is shared at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-111242 since 10/15/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around 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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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
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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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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-2026-111242 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-111242
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-433801

Entryinfo

Created: 11/10/2026 16:43
Changes: 11/10/2026 16:43 (54)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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