CVE-2026-34486 | Apache Tomcat up to 9.0.116/10.1.53/11.0.20 missing encryption
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A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apache Tomcat up to 9.0.116/10.1.53/11.0.20 . Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to missing encryption of sensitive data. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-34486 . Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
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VDB-356676 · CVE-2026-34486 · GCVE-0-2026-34486
APACHE TOMCAT UP TO 9.0.116/10.1.53/11.0.20 MISSING ENCRYPTION
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
3.6 $0-$5k 1.37
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apache Tomcat up to 9.0.116/10.1.53/11.0.20. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation results in missing encryption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-34486. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability was found in Apache Tomcat up to 9.0.116/10.1.53/11.0.20. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing encryption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-311. The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:
Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data vulnerability in Apache Tomcat due to the fix for CVE-2026-29146 allowing the bypass of the EncryptInterceptor. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: 11.0.20, 10.1.53, 9.0.116. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.21, 10.1.54 or 9.0.117, which fix the issue.
The weakness was released by Bartlomiej Dmitruk. The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-34486 since 03/30/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/09/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600.
Upgrading to version 9.0.117, 10.1.54 or 11.0.21 eliminates this vulnerability.
Productinfo
Type
Application Server Software
Vendor
Apache
Name
Tomcat
Version
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License
open-source
Website
Vendor: https://www.apache.org/
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6
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VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Missing encryption
CWE: CWE-311 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Tomcat 9.0.117/10.1.54/11.0.21
Timelineinfo
03/30/2026 CVE reserved
04/09/2026 +10 days Advisory disclosed
04/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Vendor: apache.org
Advisory: lists.apache.org
Researcher: Bartlomiej Dmitruk
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-34486 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-34486
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-356676
Entryinfo
Created: 04/09/2026 22:10
Changes: 04/09/2026 22:10 (56)
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Cache ID: 99:FC1:101
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