Apache Tomcat Security Update – 01 July 2026

Apache Tomcat has released a security update to address several vulnerabilities affecting Apache Tomcat.

The addressed vulnerabilities could allow the attacker to perform cross-site scripting attacks or bypass security restrictions on the affected system.

Sample of the addressed vulnerabilities:

1. Apache Tomcat Invalid CRL Configuration Vulnerability (CVE-2026-53434):

  • CVSS: 9.1
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: None
  • Consequences: Bypass Security

2. Apache Tomcat Number Guess Example Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability (CVE-2026-50229):

  • CVSS: 6.1
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Consequences: Cross-Site Scripting
Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2026-50229
  • CVE-2026-53404
  • CVE-2026-53434
  • CVE-2026-55276
  • CVE-2026-55955
  • CVE-2026-55956
Mitigations

The enterprise should deploy this patch as soon as the testing phase is completed.

Apache Tomcat Security Advisory

References