CVE-2026-34487: Apache Tomcat: Cloud membership for clustering component exposed the Kubernetes bearer token

Published Apr 9, 2026
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Updated

Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerability in the cloud membership for clustering component of Apache Tomcat exposed the Kubernetes bearer token.

This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.20, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.53, from 9.0.13 through 9.0.116.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.21, 10.1.54 or 9.0.117, which fix the issue.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Apache Apache Tomcat>=11.0.0-M1<=11.0.20, >=10.1.0-M1<=10.1.53, >=9.0.13<=9.0.116
Apache Tomcat>=9.0.13<9.0.117
Apache Tomcat>=10.1.0<10.1.54
Apache Tomcat>=11.0.0<11.0.21
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 11.0.21
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.54
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.117

Event History

Apr 9, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:36 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-34487?

CVE-2026-34487 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive Kubernetes bearer tokens.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-34487?

To fix CVE-2026-34487, upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version above 11.0.20, 10.1.53, or 9.0.116 as applicable.

3

Which versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2026-34487?

CVE-2026-34487 affects Apache Tomcat from version 9.0.13 to 9.0.116, 10.1.0-M1 to 10.1.53, and 11.0.0-M1 to 11.0.20.

4

What impact does CVE-2026-34487 have on my system?

CVE-2026-34487 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and potentially compromise your Kubernetes environment.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-34487 if I cannot upgrade immediately?

While upgrading is the recommended solution, temporarily isolating affected components and restricting access can mitigate the risk until an upgrade can be performed.

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