CVE-2026-55957 Details
Description
Missing Critical Step in Authentication vulnerability in Apache Tomcat when the JNDIRealm was configured to authenticate binds using GSSAPI allowed attackers to authenticate without provided the correct password. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.4, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.36, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.100, from 8.5.0 through 8.5.100, from 7.0.0 through 7.0.109. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.5, 10.1.37 or 9.0.101, which fixes the issue.
A vulnerability allowing authentication bypass has been identified in Apache Tomcat versions 11.0.0-M1 prior to 11.0.4, 10.1.0-M1 prior to 10.1.36, 9.0.0-M1 prior to 9.0.100, 8.5.0 prior to 8.5.100, and 7.0.0 prior to 7.0.109. This issue arises when the JNDIRealm is configured to authenticate binds using GSSAPI, allowing attackers to authenticate without providing the correct password.
Users are advised to upgrade to Apache Tomcat versions 11.0.5, 10.1.37, or 9.0.101.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 30, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/29/26 | CVE | Third Party Advisory |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/7fk339o5jvd4mcgsf0chbrn4o525ccjh | [email protected] | Vendor AdvisoryMailing List |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-304 | Missing Critical Step in Authentication | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apache tomcat | < 9.0.101 >= 10.1.0, < 10.1.37 >= 11.0.0, < 11.0.5 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 29, 2026 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Jun 29, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |