Description
Incorrect object recycling and re-use vulnerability in Apache Tomcat affecting HTTP/2 processing of asynchronous servlets can trigger request and/or response mix-up between users.



This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.22 through 11.0.26, from 10.1.55 through 10.1.60, from 9.0.118 through 9.0.122.



Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.27, 10.1.61 or 9.0.123, which fixes the issue.
Published: 2026-10-20
Score: 9.1 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized Data Exposure
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

Apache Tomcat allows handlers to reuse request and response objects improperly during HTTP/2 asynchronous servlet processing. When an error occurs, the server fails to recycle these objects correctly, resulting in a mix-up whereby a user's request or response data may be served to, or altered by, a different user. This flaw enables an attacker to read or modify another user's data, leading to confidentiality and integrity violations.

Affected Systems

The flaw affects Apache Tomcat versions 9.0.118-9.0.122, 10.1.55-10.1.60 and 11.0.22-11.0.26 across all supported operating systems. Users running any of these releases should review their deployment to determine if HTTP/2 with async servlet processing is enabled.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS severity is 9.1, and the EPSS score is unavailable, but the vulnerability is listed as not part of the CISA KEV catalog. The flaw is exploitable remotely over HTTP/2 connections and requires only that an attacker can send a request that triggers an error during async servlet processing. Based on the description, it is inferred that an attacker could force the server to mix up request and response streams, potentially harvesting sensitive data or influencing application logic. The risk is moderate to high, given the ability to compromise user data, though it likely requires server accessibility and a suitable payload pattern.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 22, 2026 at 20:11 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the official Tomcat patch by upgrading to version 11.0.27, 10.1.61, or 9.0.123, which resolves the object recycling issue.
  • If upgrading cannot be performed immediately, temporarily disable HTTP/2 or avoid using async servlet processing to mitigate the mix-up risk until patching is possible.
  • Configure network or application firewall rules to restrict exposure of HTTP/2 endpoints to trusted networks or to block anomalous traffic patterns that could trigger async processing errors until the patch is deployed.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 22, 2026 at 20:11 UTC.

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History

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Redhat
Redhat hummingbird
Weaknesses CWE-488
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:hummingbird:1
Vendors & Products Redhat
Redhat hummingbird
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Moderate


Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-362
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-200
CWE-754

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Apache
Apache apache Tomcat
Apache tomcat
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Software Foundation tomcat
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache apache Tomcat
Apache tomcat
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Software Foundation tomcat

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Incorrect object recycling and re-use vulnerability in Apache Tomcat affecting HTTP/2 processing of asynchronous servlets can trigger request and/or response mix-up between users. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.22 through 11.0.26, from 10.1.55 through 10.1.60, from 9.0.118 through 9.0.122. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.27, 10.1.61 or 9.0.123, which fixes the issue.
Title Apache Tomcat: HTTP/2 request/response mix-up after error during async processing
References

Subscriptions

Apache Apache Tomcat Tomcat
Apache Software Foundation Tomcat
Redhat Hummingbird
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apache

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-20T18:17:42.030Z

Reserved: 2026-09-28T15:30:32.593Z

Link: CVE-2026-101356

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-20T18:09:51.253Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-20T14:16:55.767

Modified: 2026-10-20T19:35:38.940

Link: CVE-2026-101356

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2026-10-20T13:46:50Z

Links: CVE-2026-101356 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-22T20:15:09Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-200

    Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

  • CWE-362

    Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

  • CWE-488

    Exposure of Data Element to Wrong Session

  • CWE-754

    Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions