High severity · published Apr 9, 2026
CVE-2026-34486
Apache Tomcat: Fix for CVE-2026-29146 allowed bypass of EncryptInterceptor
In wildKEV
7.5
CVSS
98.5%
EPSS
Yes
On KEV
Description
Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data vulnerability in Apache Tomcat due to the fix for CVE-2026-29146 allowing the bypass of the EncryptInterceptor.
This issue affects Apache Tomcat: 11.0.20, 10.1.53, 9.0.116.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.21, 10.1.54 or 9.0.117, which fix the issue.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)98.5% · higher than 100% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildYes
CISA KEVListed Aug 4, 2026
Federal remediation dueAug 7, 2026
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
TO
Tomcat · Apache
11.0.20; 10.1.53; 9.0.116 · source: vendor, NVD, KEV
EL
Enterprise Linux · Redhat
8.0; 9.0; 10.0 · source: NVD
EL
Enterprise Linux Els · Redhat
7.0 · source: NVD
EL
Enterprise Linux Eus · Redhat
10.0 · source: NVD
EL
Enterprise Linux Tus · Redhat
8.8 · source: NVD
EL
Enterprise Linux Update Services For Sap Solutions · Redhat
8.8; 9.2; 9.4; 9.6 · source: NVD
JW
Jboss Web Server · Redhat
7.0.0 · source: NVD
RH
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 · Red Hat
All versions, or not specified · source: CISA
RH
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support · Red Hat
All versions, or not specified · source: CISA
RH
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 · Red Hat
All versions, or not specified · source: CISA
RH
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle Support · Red Hat
All versions, or not specified · source: CISA
RH
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 · Red Hat
All versions, or not specified · source: CISA
In the news
AdvisoryHigh
CISA Adds Three Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog
CISA has added three new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog , based on evidence of active exploitation.
CVE-2026-9198 IBM Langflow Code Injection Vulnerability
CVE-2026-18556 N-able N-central Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulnerability
CVE-2026-34486 Apache Tomcat Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data Vulnerability
These types of vulnerabilities are a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors and pose significant risks to the federal enterprise.
Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04: Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk establishes vulnerability management requirements for Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies. BOD 26-04 reinforces the importance of the KEV Catalog and requires federal agencies to prioritize rapid remediation of high-risk vulnerabilities, specifically those identified by Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) listed in CISA’s KEV Catalog on publicly exposed assets that grant total control of the asset post-exploitation, while deferring action for lower-risk vulnerabilities. BOD 26-04 further establishes basic expectations for when agencies must check whether threat actors compromised the system before the patch was applied.
While BOD 26-04 applies only to FCEB agencies, CISA encourages all organizations to adopt risk-based vulnerability management and prioritize remediation of KEV Catalog vulnerabilities . CISA will continue to add ...
Aug 4, 2026·CISA Advisories
VulnerabilityHigh
[CISA KEV] CVE-2026-34486: Apache Tomcat - Apache Tomcat Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data Vulnerability
Apache Tomcat contains a missing encryption of sensitive data vulnerability that allows the bypass of the EncryptInterceptor. This vulnerability can be chained with CVE‑2025‑24813.
TOTomcatCVE-2026-34486
Aug 4, 2026·CISA KEV
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-34486
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-34486
CISA KEV catalogue
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
Mailing List
https://lists.apache.org/thread/9510k5p5zdvt9pkkgtyp85mvwxo2qrly
Third Party Advisory
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2026-34486-detection-script-rce-on-apache-tomcat
Mitigation
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2026-34486-mitigation-script-rce-on-apache-tomcat
Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:36787
Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:36788
Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:36789
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