CVE-2026-24880
Apache Tomcat: Request smuggling via invalid chunk extension
Description
Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling') vulnerability in Apache Tomcat via invalid chunk extension. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.18, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.52, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.115, from 8.5.0 through 8.5.100, from 7.0.0 through 7.0.109. Other, unsupported versions may also be affected. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.20, 10.1.52 or 9.0.116, which fix the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
April 9, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 14, 2026, 8:02 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade to Apache Tomcat version 11.0.20.
- Upgrade to Apache Tomcat version 10.1.52.
- Upgrade to Apache Tomcat version 9.0.116.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-24880.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/2c682qnlg2tv4o5knlggqbl9yc2gb5sn | Mailing List Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/09/20 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-24880 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-24880
weaknesses.
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-24880 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 10.1.0 up to (excluding) 10.1.53 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 11.0.0 up to (excluding) 11.0.20 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 9.0.0 up to (excluding) 9.0.116 Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/09/20 Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/2c682qnlg2tv4o5knlggqbl9yc2gb5sn Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Apr. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/09/20 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling') vulnerability in Apache Tomcat via invalid chunk extension. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.18, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.52, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.115, from 8.5.0 through 8.5.100, from 7.0.0 through 7.0.109. Other, unsupported versions may also be affected. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.20, 10.1.52 or 9.0.116, which fix the issue. Added CWE CWE-444 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/2c682qnlg2tv4o5knlggqbl9yc2gb5sn