CVE-2026-73180
Apache Tomcat: Authenticated WebSocket session survives end of HTTP session
Description
Insufficient Session Expiration vulnerability in Apache Tomcat meant that if the session ID for an authenticated HTTP session was changed after a WebSocket connection had been established under that authenticated HTTP session, the WebSokcet session would not be closed as required by the Jakarta WebSocket specification when the HTTP session ended. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.24, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.57, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.120. The following versions were EOL at the time the CVE was created but are known to be affected: from 8.5.0 through 8.5.100, from 7.0.43 through 7.0.109. Other unsupported versions may also be affected. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.25, 10.1.58 or 9.0.121, which fix the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 25, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 27, 2026, 12:40 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 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade to Apache Tomcat 11.0.25.
- Upgrade to Apache Tomcat 10.1.58.
- Upgrade to Apache Tomcat 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-2026-73180.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/3j15vztszpyqss253mjq5v1kp7s6hooq | Vendor Advisory Mailing List |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/26/10 | Third Party Advisory Mailing List |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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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) 7.0.43 up to (including) 7.0.109 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 8.5.0 up to (excluding) 9.0.121 Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/3j15vztszpyqss253mjq5v1kp7s6hooq Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/26/10 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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-73180', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-26T18:34:56.514848Z'} -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/3j15vztszpyqss253mjq5v1kp7s6hooq Removed Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/3j15vztszpyqss253mjq5v1kp7s6hooq -
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/2026/08/26/10 -
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': '9.0.0.M1', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '9.0.120'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '8.5.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '8.5.100'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '7.0.43', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.0.109'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '7.0.43', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Insufficient Session Expiration vulnerability in Apache Tomcat meant that if the session ID for an authenticated HTTP session was changed after a WebSocket connection had been established under that authenticated HTTP session, the WebSokcet session would not be closed as required by the Jakarta WebSocket specification when the HTTP session ended. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.24, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.57, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.120. The following versions were EOL at the time the CVE was created but are known to be affected: from 8.5.0 through 8.5.100, from 7.0.43 through 7.0.109. Other unsupported versions may also be affected. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.25, 10.1.58 or 9.0.121, which fix the issue. Added CWE CWE-613 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/3j15vztszpyqss253mjq5v1kp7s6hooq