CVE-2026-55957
Apache Tomcat: Authentication bypass with JNDIRealm and GSSAPI authenticated bind
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.
INFO
Published Date :
June 29, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 2, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade Apache Tomcat to version 11.0.5 or later.
- Upgrade Apache Tomcat to version 10.1.37 or later.
- Upgrade Apache Tomcat to version 9.0.101 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-2026-55957.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/7fk339o5jvd4mcgsf0chbrn4o525ccjh | Vendor Advisory Mailing List |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/29/26 | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 02, 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) 10.1.37 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 11.0.0 up to (excluding) 11.0.5 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 9.0.101 Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/7fk339o5jvd4mcgsf0chbrn4o525ccjh Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/29/26 Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-55957', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-30T13:26:38.087999Z'} -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Jun. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/29/26 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Apache Software Foundation', 'product': 'Apache Tomcat', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '11.0.0-M1', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '11.0.4'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.1.0-M1', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '10.1.36'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '9.0.0.M1', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '9.0.100'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '8.5.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '8.5.100'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '7.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.0.109'}, {'status': 'unknown', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '7.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added 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. Added CWE CWE-304 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/7fk339o5jvd4mcgsf0chbrn4o525ccjh