CVE-2026-24880: Apache Tomcat: Request smuggling via invalid chunk extension

Published Apr 9, 2026
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Updated

Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling') vulnerability in Apache Tomcat via invalid chunk extension.

This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.18, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.52, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.115, from 8.5.0 through 8.5.100, from 7.0.0 through 7.0.109. Other, unsupported versions may also be affected.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.20, 10.1.52 or 9.0.116, which fix the issue.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Apache Tomcat>=11.0.0-M1<=11.0.18, >=10.1.0-M1<=10.1.52, >=9.0.0.M1<=9.0.115, >=8.5.0<=8.5.100, >=7.0.0<=7.0.109
Apache Tomcat>=9.0.0<9.0.116
Apache Tomcat>=10.1.0<10.1.53
Apache Tomcat>=11.0.0<11.0.20
IBM API Connect V12 OnPrem<=All

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.20
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.52
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.116

Event History

Apr 9, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:12 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 7, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-24880?

CVE-2026-24880 has a medium severity level affecting Apache Tomcat due to potential HTTP request smuggling.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-24880?

To fix CVE-2026-24880, upgrade Apache Tomcat to versions 11.0.19, 10.1.53, 9.0.116, or later.

3

Which versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2026-24880?

CVE-2026-24880 affects Apache Tomcat versions from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.18, 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.52, and earlier versions down to 7.0.0.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-24880?

CVE-2026-24880 is an HTTP request smuggling vulnerability due to inconsistent interpretation of requests via invalid chunk extensions.

5

Is CVE-2026-24880 present in the latest Apache Tomcat release?

No, CVE-2026-24880 has been addressed in the latest releases of Apache Tomcat, thus it is not present in versions after the recommended upgrades.

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