CVE-2026-68525 Security Details

CVE ID

CVE-2026-68525

CWE

CWE-863

CVE Description

Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache Tomcat's FORM authentication process allows the bypassing of a security constraint that limits user has access to a resource POST but not GET. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.24, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.57, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.120. The following versions were EOL at the time the CVE was created but are known to be affected: 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 11.0.25, 10.1.58 or 9.0.121, which fixes the issue.

Published

Aug 26, 2026

CVSS Score & Severity

9.1Critical

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Score

0.643%

Malware

malware

KEV Status

Not in KEV Catalog: No known exploits

Vulnerable Methods

org/apache/catalina/authenticator/AuthenticatorBase.invoke(Lorg/apache/catalina/connector/Request;Lorg/apache/catalina/connector/Response;)V

JVMVulnerable params: 0

Affected Ecosystems

affected

Source

National Vulnerability Database

References

Apache · AnnouncementPROJECT

GitHub · Advisory · GHSA-h3x4-894j-xpx5THIRD_PARTY