Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat JBoss Web Server 6.0.2 release and security update
Affects Red HatSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.3 Medium : upgrade Red Hat tomcat to 8.5.99 when convenient.
Data as of 5 Nov 2026, 15:32 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 8.5.99
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Mar 2024
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 5 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade org.apache.tomcat/tomcat to 8.5.99.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Mavenorg.apache.tomcat/tomcatpkg:maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcatOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Apply the Red Hat JBoss Web Server 6.0.2 update, which replaces version 6.0.1 and includes the fix for CVE-2024-23672. Before updating, back up existing installations, applications, and configuration files. The update is available from Red Hat's customer portal and requires login for download.
Description
Red Hat JBoss Web Server 6.0.2 includes a security update addressing a WebSocket denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability (CVE-2024-23672) in Apache Tomcat caused by an incomplete closing handshake. This release replaces version 6.0.1 and provides bug fixes, enhancements, and component upgrades. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to disrupt service availability via WebSocket connections.
References
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1917 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/ (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_jboss_web_server/6.0/html-single/red_hat_jboss_web_server_6.0_service_pack_2_release_notes/index (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2269608 (opens in a new tab)
- security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2024/rhsa-2024_1917.json (opens in a new tab)