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CVE-2026-43515

Improper Authorization vulnerability when multiple method constraints define an HTTP method for the same extension in Apache Tomcat.

Published May 12, 2026 · corrected/updated Jun 17, 2026 · apache tomcat · evidence confidence high

Improper Authorization vulnerability when multiple method constraints define an HTTP method for the same extension in Apache Tomcat. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.21, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.54, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.117, from 8.5.0 through 8.5.100, from 7.0.0 through 7.0.109. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.22, 10.1.55 or 9.0.118 which fix the issue.

Grounded briefings

Catalog interpretations for three audiences. Each brief cites ingested metadata and the original advisories below. They are not independent research and they do not invent exploit steps.

Executive

CVE-2026-43515 is a critical public vulnerability record for apache tomcat. It is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited catalog. Check the linked vendor or CERT advisories for patch status. This summary is a catalog interpretation of the ingested metadata and cites the original advisories below.

System administrator

Identify whether apache tomcat is in your estate, then compare installed versions with the affected ranges. Affected packages or ranges on record: apache/tomcat. Check the linked vendor or CERT advisories for patch status. Prefer the vendor or distribution advisory linked in Sources before changing production systems. This is a catalog interpretation, not a runbook.

Security analyst

Signals on file: CVSS 9.1. It is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited catalog. Weakness classes: CWE-285. Sources contributing to this record: apache, cve_org, nvd. Public exploit references, when present, are outbound links only and are not proof of active exploitation. This is a catalog interpretation of stored metadata.

Exploitation and remediation

  • Exploitation evidence

    Not listed as known exploited in CISA KEV. Not in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • Patch and remediation

    No required-action text is stored yet. Use the vendor or CERT links in Sources for patch availability.

  • Safe detection guidance

    Compare installed versions with the affected ranges below and verify the advisory from the original publisher. This site stores metadata and outbound links only; it does not ship exploit code or proof-of-concept payloads.

Code

The project this record applies to. Exploit listings stay in References.

No public source repository is identified for this product.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Jun 17, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    Improper Authorization vulnerability when multiple method constraints define an HTTP method for the same extension in Apache Tomcat. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.21, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.54, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.117, from 8.5.0 through 8.5.100, from 7.0.0 through 7.0.109. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.22, 10.1.55 or 9.0.118 which fix

  2. Oct 15, 2026 · Apache Software Foundation

    Detected

    Named on the public Apache Software Foundation page.

Affected

  • cpe apache/tomcatversion unspecified

Sources

  • Apache Software FoundationVendor advisoryCVE-2026-43515

    Named on the public Apache Software Foundation page.

    tomcat.apache.org
  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-43515

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-43515

    Improper Authorization vulnerability when multiple method constraints define an HTTP method for the same extension in Apache Tomcat. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.21, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.54, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.117, from 8.5.0 throug

    nvd.nist.gov

References