CVE-2026-43514
Apache Tomcat: AJP secret compared in non-constant time
Description
Observable Timing Discrepancy vulnerability when comparing AJP secret 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 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.117, from 8.5.0 through 8.5.100, from 7.0.0 through 7.0.109. Older unsupported versions may also be affected. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.22, 10.1.55 or 9.0.118 which fix the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
May 12, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 14, 2026, 6:46 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade Apache Tomcat to version 11.0.22 or later.
- Upgrade Apache Tomcat to version 10.1.55 or later.
- Upgrade Apache Tomcat to version 9.0.118 or later.
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-2026-43514.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/2k654v5cq123npfsd1b2kk1y30owqb1m | Mailing List Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/12/10 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-43514
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 8.5.0 up to (including) 8.5.100 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 10.1.0 up to (excluding) 10.1.55 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 9.0.0 up to (excluding) 9.0.118 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 11.0.0 up to (excluding) 11.0.22 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.0.0 up to (including) 7.0.109 Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/12/10 Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/2k654v5cq123npfsd1b2kk1y30owqb1m Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
May. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/12/10 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Observable Timing Discrepancy vulnerability when comparing AJP secret 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 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.117, from 8.5.0 through 8.5.100, from 7.0.0 through 7.0.109. Older unsupported versions may also be affected. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.22, 10.1.55 or 9.0.118 which fix the issue. Added CWE CWE-208 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/2k654v5cq123npfsd1b2kk1y30owqb1m