Is CVE-2024-38286 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-38286 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-38286 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-38286 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-38286?

CVE-2024-38286 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-38286

CWE-770Published: November 7, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in Apache Tomcat.

This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.0-M20, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.24, from 9.0.13 through 9.0.89.

The following versions were EOL at the time the CVE was created but are

known to be affected: 8.5.35 through 8.5.100 and 7.0.92 through 7.0.109. Other EOL versions may also be affected.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.0-M21, 10.1.25, or 9.0.90, which fixes the issue.

Apache Tomcat, under certain configurations on any platform, allows an attacker to cause an OutOfMemoryError by abusing the TLS handshake process.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-38286 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.