CVE-2026-86246: Apache Tomcat Native · Insecure Default
Affects Apache Tomcat NativeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.1 Critical.
Data as of 6 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 28% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 7 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software FoundationApache Tomcat Native | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Users should upgrade affected Apache Tomcat Native versions to 1.3.9 or 2.0.16 where the insecure default initialization issue is fixed. No other mitigation is indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory.
Description
CVE-2026-86246 is a critical vulnerability in Apache Tomcat Native where insecure default options are enabled during resource initialization. This affects versions 1.3.0 through 1.3.8 and 2.0.0 through 2.0.15. The insecure defaults include ALLOW_CLIENT_RENEGOTIATION, NO_EXTENDED_MASTER_SECRET, IGNORE_UNEXPECTED_EOF, and ALLOW_NO_DHE_KEX. Upgrading to versions 1.3.9 or 2.0.16 addresses the issue.