CVE-2026-97872
Apache TomEE: Authentication bypass of Hessian EJB endpoints due to ignored security settings
Description
When an EJB is exposed over the optional Hessian protocol inside an existing web application, some configured authentication and transport security settings are silently not enforced. A remote unauthenticated attacker can invoke the exposed EJB methods. Only deployments using the Hessian module with such settings are affected. Users are recommended to block network access to Hessian endpoints from untrusted clients, or to migrate to another remoting protocol.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 10, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 10, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Block network access to Hessian endpoints.
- Migrate to another remoting protocol.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-97872.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/hythwhxfnmghgv21y2pw73s41qt99z72 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description When an EJB is exposed over the optional Hessian protocol inside an existing web application, some configured authentication and transport security settings are silently not enforced. A remote unauthenticated attacker can invoke the exposed EJB methods. Only deployments using the Hessian module with such settings are affected. Users are recommended to block network access to Hessian endpoints from untrusted clients, or to migrate to another remoting protocol. Added CWE CWE-306 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/97xxx/CVE-2026-97872.json">CVE-2026-97872</a> Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/hythwhxfnmghgv21y2pw73s41qt99z72