CVE-2026-34486: CWE-311 Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data in Apache Software Foundation Apache Tomcat
Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data vulnerability in Apache Tomcat due to the fix for CVE-2026-29146 allowing the bypass of the EncryptInterceptor. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: 11.0.20, 10.1.53, 9.0.116. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.21, 10.1.54 or 9.0.117, which fix the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Apache Tomcat arises from a flaw in the fix for CVE-2026-29146 that allows the EncryptInterceptor to be bypassed, leading to missing encryption of sensitive data. It affects Apache Tomcat versions 11.0.20, 10.1.53, and 9.0.116. The issue is resolved in subsequent releases 11.0.21, 10.1.54, and 9.0.117, which users are advised to upgrade to.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to sensitive data being transmitted or stored without encryption, increasing the risk of data exposure. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The impact is limited to affected Apache Tomcat versions prior to the fixed releases.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Tomcat to versions 11.0.21, 10.1.54, or 9.0.117 where the issue is fixed. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory recommending these version upgrades.
CVE-2026-34486: CWE-311 Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data in Apache Software Foundation Apache Tomcat
Description
Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data vulnerability in Apache Tomcat due to the fix for CVE-2026-29146 allowing the bypass of the EncryptInterceptor. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: 11.0.20, 10.1.53, 9.0.116. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.21, 10.1.54 or 9.0.117, which fix the issue.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Apache Tomcat arises from a flaw in the fix for CVE-2026-29146 that allows the EncryptInterceptor to be bypassed, leading to missing encryption of sensitive data. It affects Apache Tomcat versions 11.0.20, 10.1.53, and 9.0.116. The issue is resolved in subsequent releases 11.0.21, 10.1.54, and 9.0.117, which users are advised to upgrade to.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to sensitive data being transmitted or stored without encryption, increasing the risk of data exposure. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The impact is limited to affected Apache Tomcat versions prior to the fixed releases.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Tomcat to versions 11.0.21, 10.1.54, or 9.0.117 where the issue is fixed. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory recommending these version upgrades.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-30T07:57:49.315Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d806d21cc7ad14da15a55f
Added to database: 4/9/2026, 8:06:42 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:21:47 PM
Last updated: 4/10/2026, 8:15:17 AM
Views: 6
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