CVE-2026-43515: Apache Tomcat: Security constraints not correctly applied

Published May 12, 2026
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Updated

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

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Tomcat>=11.0.0-M1<=11.0.21, >=10.1.0-M1<=10.1.54, >=9.0.0.M1<=9.0.117, >=8.5.0<=8.5.100, >=7.0.0<=7.0.109
Apache Tomcat>=7.0.0<=7.0.109
Apache Tomcat>=8.5.0<=8.5.100
Apache Tomcat>=9.0.0<9.0.118
Apache Tomcat>=10.1.0<10.1.55
Apache Tomcat>=11.0.0<11.0.22
IBM API Connect V12 OnPrem<=All
debian/tomcat10
10.1.55-1~deb12u110.1.55-1~deb13u110.1.55-1
debian/tomcat11
11.0.22-1~deb13u111.0.22-2
debian/tomcat9<=9.0.43-2~deb11u10
9.0.118-0+deb11u19.0.70-29.0.95-19.0.118-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/tomcat10 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.55-1~deb12u1Fixed in 10.1.55-1~deb13u1Fixed in 10.1.55-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/tomcat11 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.22-1~deb13u1Fixed in 11.0.22-2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/tomcat9 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.118-0+deb11u1Fixed in 9.0.70-2Fixed in 9.0.95-1Fixed in 9.0.118-1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.22
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.55
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.118
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2026-43515

Event History

May 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:33 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 10, 2026
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:10 AM
Description
Jul 7, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jul 17, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:41 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:43 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-43515?

CVE-2026-43515 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to improper authorization in Apache Tomcat.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-43515?

To fix CVE-2026-43515, upgrade to Apache Tomcat versions 11.0.22, 10.1.55, 9.0.118, 8.5.101, or 7.0.110 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-43515?

CVE-2026-43515 affects Apache Tomcat versions from 11.0.0-M1 to 11.0.21, 10.1.0-M1 to 10.1.54, 9.0.0-M1 to 9.0.117, and others.

4

What are the potential risks of CVE-2026-43515?

The risks of CVE-2026-43515 include unauthorized access and manipulation of resources due to improper authorization enforcement.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-43515 if I can't upgrade?

While upgrading is the recommended solution for CVE-2026-43515, temporarily restricting HTTP methods can act as a workaround until an upgrade can be performed.

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