Apache Tomcat Multiple Vulnerabilities
CSIRTS triage
- What
- Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified.
- Who is affected
- Users of Apache Tomcat are affected.
- Urgency
- Remediation is necessary as vulnerabilities could be exploited in the future.
- Action
- Monitor for updates from Apache.
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Details
Original advisory: https://www.hkcert.org/security-bulletin/apache-tomcat-multiple-vulnerabilities_20260702
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Moderate exploitation riskCVE-2026-502294.2% 30-day exploitation probability. Patch within normal cadence, watch for KEV listing. Riskier than 90% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-534040.58% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 45% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-534340.53% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 42% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-552760.54% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 43% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-559550.47% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 39% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
- Moderate exploitation riskCVE-2026-559561.5% 30-day exploitation probability. Patch within normal cadence, watch for KEV listing. Riskier than 72% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
- Moderate exploitation riskCVE-2026-559572.9% 30-day exploitation probability. Patch within normal cadence, watch for KEV listing. Riskier than 86% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-50229 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
| CVE-2026-53404 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
| CVE-2026-53434 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
| CVE-2026-55276 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
| CVE-2026-55955 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
| CVE-2026-55956 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
| CVE-2026-55957 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
Same CVEs, other sources
How other CERTs, PSIRTs and databases cover the vulnerabilities in this advisory.
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- unknownUSN-8551-1: Tomcat vulnerabilitiesubuntu
- unknownMultiple vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat (June 30, 2026)cert-fr-avis
- highCVE-2026-55957: Missing Critical Step in Authentication vulnerability in Apache Tomcat when the JNDIRealm was …nvd
- mediumCVE-2026-55956: Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Tomcat leads to security constraints specified …nvd
- mediumCVE-2026-55955: Improper Authentication vulnerability in Apache Tomcat allowed a replay attack against the Enc…nvd
- criticalCVE-2026-55276: Always-Incorrect Control Flow Implementation vulnerability in Apache Tomcat meant that special…nvd
- criticalCVE-2026-53434: Detection of Error Condition Without Action vulnerability in Apache Tomcat when configuring CR…nvd
- highCVE-2026-53404: Always-Incorrect Control Flow Implementation vulnerability in Apache Tomcat's rewrite valve me…nvd
- mediumCVE-2026-50229: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in…nvd
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