Apache Tomcat: Request smuggling via invalid chunk extension
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-24880 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | apache |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-04-09 20:16:24 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-04-10 19:16:21 UTC |
| Description | Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling') vulnerability in Apache Tomcat via invalid chunk extension. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.18, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.52, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.115, 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 11.0.20, 10.1.52 or 9.0.116, which fix the issue. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 7.5 HIGH from ADP
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Problem Types: CWE-444 | CWE-444 CWE-444 Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling')
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | ADP | DECLARED | 7.5 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
| 3.1 | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | Secondary | 7.5 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
NoneIntegrity
HighAvailability
NoneCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Tomcat | affected 11.0.0-M1 11.0.18 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Tomcat | affected 10.1.0-M1 10.1.52 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Tomcat | affected 9.0.0.M1 9.0.115 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Tomcat | affected 8.5.0 8.5.100 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Tomcat | affected 7.0.0 7.0.109 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Tomcat | unknown 7.0.0 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Tomcat | unknown 8.0.0-RC1 8.0.53 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| lists.apache.org/thread/2c682qnlg2tv4o5knlggqbl9yc2gb5sn | [email protected] | lists.apache.org | |
| www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/09/20 | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.openwall.com | |
| 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: Xclow3n (en)
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.