CVE-2026-74048
Apache Tomcat: OpenSSL-FFM FIPS failure does not prevent start-up
Description
Not Failing Securely ('Failing Open') vulnerability in Apache Tomcat. If the OpenSSLLifecycleListener is configured to use FIPS mode but FIPS activation fails, Tomcat logs and error but continues to use JSSE in non-FIPS mode with the provided configuration. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M14 through 11.0.26, from 10.1.22 through 10.1.60, from 9.0.92 through 9.0.122. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.27, 10.1.61 or 9.0.123, which fix the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 20, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 20, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Upgrade Tomcat to version 11.0.27 or later.
- Upgrade Tomcat to version 10.1.61 or later.
- Upgrade Tomcat to version 9.0.123 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-74048.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/v5ry0sx1c7x1wr5mx4cddj3p3mv1ho6m |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Not Failing Securely ('Failing Open') vulnerability in Apache Tomcat. If the OpenSSLLifecycleListener is configured to use FIPS mode but FIPS activation fails, Tomcat logs and error but continues to use JSSE in non-FIPS mode with the provided configuration. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M14 through 11.0.26, from 10.1.22 through 10.1.60, from 9.0.92 through 9.0.122. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.27, 10.1.61 or 9.0.123, which fix the issue. Added CWE CWE-636 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/74xxx/CVE-2026-74048.json">CVE-2026-74048</a> Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/v5ry0sx1c7x1wr5mx4cddj3p3mv1ho6m