Bug 2499931 (CVE-2026-59084)

Summary: CVE-2026-59084 tomcat: Apache Tomcat: Insufficient documentation for EncryptInterceptor may lead to insecure configurations
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A flaw was found in Apache Tomcat. Insufficient technical documentation regarding the secure configuration of the EncryptInterceptor component may lead to deployments with insecure settings. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to exploit misconfigurations that arise from unclear guidance, potentially compromising the confidentiality or integrity of data processed by the affected system.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-07-14 10:01:39 UTC
Insufficient Technical Documentation vulnerability in Apache Tomcat since the requirements to securely configure the EncryptInterceptor were not clearly documented.

This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.23, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.56, from 9.0.13 through 9.0.119, from 8.5.38 through 8.5.100, from 7.0.100 through 7.0.109. Other versions that have reached end of support may also be affected.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.24, 10.1.57 or 9.0.120 which fix the issue.