Apache TomEE Hessian module improper authentication

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7.3$5k-$25k0.19+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache TomEE. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Hessian module. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-97872. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apache TomEE (version unknown). This issue affects an unknown function of the component Hessian module. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

When an EJB is exposed over the optional Hessian protocol inside an existing web application, some configured authentication and transport security settings are silently not enforced. A remote unauthenticated attacker can invoke the exposed EJB methods. Only deployments using the Hessian module with such settings are affected. Users are recommended to block network access to Hessian endpoints from untrusted clients, or to migrate to another remoting protocol.

It is possible to read the advisory at lists.apache.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-97872 since 09/25/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/10/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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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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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/25/2026 CVE reserved
11/10/2026 +46 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-2026-97872 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-97872
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-433811

Entryinfo

Created: 11/10/2026 16:58
Changes: 11/10/2026 16:58 (51)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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