Apache TomEE: Authentication bypass via programmatic authentication in embedded HTTP server
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-111250 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | apache |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-11-10 16:17:15 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-11-10 16:17:15 UTC |
| Description | The embedded OpenEJB HTTP server reports every request as authenticated when an application requests authentication programmatically. A remote unauthenticated attacker can access functionality protected this way. Only applications served by the embedded HTTP server that rely on programmatic authentication are affected. Users are recommended to block network access to the embedded HTTP server from untrusted clients, or to migrate to the Tomcat based TomEE distributions. |
Risk And Classification
Problem Types: CWE-287 | CWE-287 CWE-287 Improper Authentication
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache TomEE | affected 4.0.0-beta-1 4.7.5 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache TomEE | affected 7.0.0-M1 10.0.0-M1 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache TomEE | affected 10.0.0-M1 10.2.0 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache TomEE | affected 11.0.0-M1 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| lists.apache.org/thread/yr5sbbmyym2zfoho8qv3yxshoztqjk6k | [email protected] | lists.apache.org | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: The Apache Software Foundation (en)
CNA: Claude Security (en)
CNA: Richard Zowalla (en)
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.