CVE-2026-65183
Apache Tomcat: TOCTOU when setting specific permissions for Unix Domain Sockets
Description
Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition vulnerability in Apache Tomcat when creating unix domain sockets allows an unauthorised local user to access the unix domain socket. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.24, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.57, from 9.0.42 through 9.0.120. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.25, 10.1.58, 9.0.121, which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 25, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 27, 2026, 3:26 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 11.0.25.
- Upgrade Apache Tomcat to version 10.1.58.
- Upgrade Apache Tomcat to version 9.0.121.
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-2026-65183.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/748o4st6d5dk6n3l7tgzo5yl68gg05c0 | Vendor Advisory Mailing List |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/26/2 | Third Party Advisory Mailing List |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-65183 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-65183
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-65183 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]
Aug. 27, 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) 10.1.58 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 11.0.0 up to (excluding) 11.0.25 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 9.0.42 up to (excluding) 9.0.121 Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/748o4st6d5dk6n3l7tgzo5yl68gg05c0 Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/26/2 Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-65183', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-26T15:18:45.492907Z'} -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/748o4st6d5dk6n3l7tgzo5yl68gg05c0 Removed Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/748o4st6d5dk6n3l7tgzo5yl68gg05c0 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Aug. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/26/2 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 25, 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': '11.0.24'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.1.0-M1', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '10.1.57'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '9.0.42', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '9.0.120'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '8.5.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '8.5.100'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.0.109'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition vulnerability in Apache Tomcat when creating unix domain sockets allows an unauthorised local user to access the unix domain socket. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.24, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.57, from 9.0.42 through 9.0.120. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.25, 10.1.58, 9.0.121, which fixes the issue. Added CWE CWE-367 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/748o4st6d5dk6n3l7tgzo5yl68gg05c0