Apache Tomcat Security Update – 17 May 2026

Apache Tomcat has released a security update to address several vulnerabilities affecting Apache Tomcat.

The addressed vulnerabilities could allow the attacker to perform denial-of-service attacks, obtain sensitive information, bypass security restrictions, or gain access to the affected system.

Sample of the addressed vulnerabilities:

1. Apache Tomcat Digest Authentication Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2026- 43512):

  • CVSS: 9.8
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: None
  • Consequences: Gain Access

2. Apache Tomcat HTTP/2 Request Header Validation Vulnerability (CVE-2026- 41293):

  • CVSS: 9.8
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: None
  • Consequences: Bypass Security
Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2026-43512
  • CVE-2026-43513
  • CVE-2026-43514
  • CVE-2026-43515
  • CVE-2026-42498
  • CVE-2026-41293
  • CVE-2026-41284
Mitigations

The enterprise should deploy this patch as soon as the testing phase is completed.

Apache Tomcat Security Advisory

References