CVE-2026-42498 Details
Description
Exposure of HTTP Authentication Header to unexpected hosts during WebSocket authentication 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 9.0.2 through 9.0.117, from 8.5.24 through 8.5.100, from 7.0.83 through 7.0.109. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.22, 10.1.55 or 9.0.118, which fix the issue.
A vulnerability exists in Apache Tomcat's WebSocket implementation, where the HTTP authentication header can be exposed to unintended hosts during the authentication process. This issue affects Apache Tomcat versions 11.0.0-M1 prior to 11.0.21, 10.1.0-M1 prior to 10.1.54, 9.0.2 prior to 9.0.117, 8.5.24 prior to 8.5.100, and 7.0.83 prior to 7.0.109. Users of these versions are advised to upgrade to Tomcat 11.0.22, 10.1.55, or 9.0.118, which address this vulnerability.
Users should upgrade to Apache Tomcat 11.0.22 or later, 10.1.55 or later, or 9.0.118 or later.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed May 13, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/12/14 | CVE | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/n61zwf75jrv09rz90j4jssncm244bwdb | [email protected] | Mailing ListVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apache tomcat | >= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.109 >= 8.5.0, <= 8.5.100 >= 9.0.0, < 9.0.118 >= 10.1.0, < 10.1.55 >= 11.0.0, < 11.0.22 |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 14, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 12, 2026 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 12, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |