Unscored severity · published Oct 20, 2026
CVE-2026-74048
Apache Tomcat: OpenSSL-FFM FIPS failure does not prevent start-up
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CVSS
0.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Not Failing Securely ('Failing Open') vulnerability in Apache Tomcat. If the OpenSSLLifecycleListener is configured to use FIPS mode but FIPS activation fails, Tomcat logs and error but continues to use JSSE in non-FIPS mode with the provided configuration.
This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M14 through 11.0.26, from 10.1.22 through 10.1.60, from 9.0.92 through 9.0.122.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.27, 10.1.61 or 9.0.123, which fix the issue.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.2% · higher than 14% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
TO
Tomcat · Apache
11.0.0-M14 through 11.0.26; 10.1.22 through 10.1.60; 9.0.92 through 9.0.122 · source: vendor
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-74048
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-74048
lists.apache.org
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/v5ry0sx1c7x1wr5mx4cddj3p3mv1ho6m
www.openwall.com
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/20/21
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