CVE-2026-41293
CWE-20Published: May 12, 2026· Updated: May 15, 2026
Official Description
Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Tomcat.
This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.21, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.54, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.117, from 10.0.0-M1 through 10.0.27.
Older, end of support versions may also be affected.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version [FIXED_VERSION], which fixes the issue.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-41293 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-41293 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts