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CVE-2026-43512

CriticalPublished

Apache Tomcat: Digest authenticator will authenticate any unknown user

Published: May 12, 2026
Updated: May 14, 2026
Assigning CNA: apache
Evidence observed: Aug 8, 2026

Primary CVSS

9.8/ 10Critical

nvd · CVSS 3.1

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

EPSS probability estimate

1.3%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 69.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

DEPRECATED: Authentication Bypass Issues vulnerability in digest authentication in Apache Tomcat. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.21, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.54, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.117, from 8.5.0 through 8.5.100, from before 7.0.0. Older unsupported versions any also be affect Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.22, 10.1.55 or 9.0.118 which fix the issue.

Sources

cve-2026-43512-pocPoC
Exploitability PoC for CVE-2026-43512 (Apache Tomcat Digest Authentication Bypass)

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