Apache Tomcat: DoS via WebSocket chat example
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-66299 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | apache |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-07-28 15:17:50 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-07-28 18:17:23 UTC |
| Description | Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in Apache Tomcat's WebSocket chat example. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M20 through 11.0.24, from 10.1.24 through 10.1.57, from 9.0.89 through 9.0.120. Users who have followed the security guidance to remove the examples web application are not affected by this issue. Users are recommended to remove the examples web application or to upgrade to version 11.0.25, 10.1.58 or 9.0.121 (when released), 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:N/A:H
EPSS: 0.003100000 probability, percentile 0.233860000 (date 2026-07-29)
Problem Types: CWE-400 | CWE-400 CWE-400 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
| 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:N/A:H |
| 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:N/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
NoneIntegrity
NoneAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Tomcat | affected 11.0.0-M20 11.0.24 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Tomcat | affected 10.1.24 10.1.57 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Tomcat | affected 9.0.89 9.0.120 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Tomcat | unaffected 8.5.100 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| lists.apache.org/thread/8owczcc1o8qw1rxmg9gvfk4w2jnh4l5k | [email protected] | lists.apache.org | |
| www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/28/25 | 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: 4ra1n, pyn3rd and unam4 (en)
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.