CVE-2026-97880
Apache TomEE: Authentication bypass in the embedded HTTP server for endpoints protected by HTTP Basic authentication
Description
The embedded OpenEJB HTTP server dispatches some requests to REST endpoints configured for HTTP Basic authentication without verifying credentials. A remote unauthenticated attacker can invoke protected resources, bypassing authentication. Only deployments that use the embedded HTTP server with Basic authentication are affected. Users are recommended to block network access to the embedded HTTP server from untrusted clients, or to migrate to the Tomcat based TomEE distributions.
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 the embedded HTTP server.
- Migrate to Tomcat-based TomEE distributions.
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-2026-97880.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/fm51rhyqmjv2b9hphro608thj4yr4ngx |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The embedded OpenEJB HTTP server dispatches some requests to REST endpoints configured for HTTP Basic authentication without verifying credentials. A remote unauthenticated attacker can invoke protected resources, bypassing authentication. Only deployments that use the embedded HTTP server with Basic authentication are affected. Users are recommended to block network access to the embedded HTTP server from untrusted clients, or to migrate to the Tomcat based TomEE distributions. Added CWE CWE-287 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/97xxx/CVE-2026-97880.json">CVE-2026-97880</a> Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/fm51rhyqmjv2b9hphro608thj4yr4ngx