CVE-2026-86246
📛 CVE Title
Apache Tomcat Native: Insecure OpenSSL options enabled
Description
Initialization of a resource with an insecure default vulnerability in Apache Tomcat Native enabled insecure options by default including ALLOW_CLIENT_RENEGOTIATION, NO_EXTENDED_MASTER_SECRET, IGNORE_UNEXPECTED_EOF and ALLOW_NO_DHE_KEX. This issue affects Apache Tomcat Native: from 2.0.0 through 2.0.15, from 1.3.0 through 1.3.8. Earlier unsupported versions may also be affected. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.16 or 1.3.9, which fix the issue.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- apache
- CVSS severity
- —
- CVSS score
- —
- CVSS vector
- —
- Effective score
- 9.1 / 10 CRITICAL source: NVD
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-1188 - Reserved
- 2026-09-06
- Published
- 2026-09-23 12:26 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-09-23 18:10 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/86xxx/CVE-2026-86246.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-86246 — Apache Tomcat Native: Insecure OpenSSL options enabled
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
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- NVD published
- 2026-09-23 13:17:31 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-09-23 19:19:41 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 9.1 / 10 CRITICAL source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N- Exploitability subscore
- 3.9 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 5.2 / 10
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European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2026-85268 - Assigner
- apache
- Published
- Sep 23, 2026, 12:26:40 PM
- Updated
- Sep 23, 2026, 6:10:49 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
9.1 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.0000
- Vendors
- Apache Software Foundation
- Products
-
Apache Tomcat Native (2.0.0 ≤2.0.15)Apache Tomcat Native (1.3.0 ≤1.3.8)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-9p2m-jvmj-wh8q
ENISA description: Initialization of a resource with an insecure default vulnerability in Apache Tomcat Native enabled insecure options by default including ALLOW_CLIENT_RENEGOTIATION, NO_EXTENDED_MASTER_SECRET, IGNORE_UNEXPECTED_EOF and ALLOW_NO_DHE_KEX. This issue affects Apache Tomcat Native: from 2.0.0 through 2.0.15, from 1.3.0 through 1.3.8. Earlier unsupported versions may also be affected. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.16 or 1.3.9, which fix the issue.
EUVD references (1)
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Tomcat Native |
2.0.0 (affected),
1.3.0 (affected)
|
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Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/dgyvfwb24nbk45ptvlhdyhdhl5o7k5ol vendor-advisory
Web references (0)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
No web references attached yet.
NVD-tagged references (2)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/23/32 af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/dgyvfwb24nbk45ptvlhdyhdhl5o7k5ol security@apache.org
Remediations (18)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:msrc.microsoft.com
Security Update Guide - Microsoft Security Response Center
2026-09-24 11:49 UTC -
web:senserva.com
Every Microsoft security patch (KB) and the CVEs it fixes, with severity, CVSS, and CISA KEV status. Cross-linked to the CVE reference.
2026-09-24 11:49 UTC -
web:shattered.io
Google patched Chrome zero-day CVE - 2026 -85046, its 6th actively exploited bug of 2026 . What the V8 flaw means for enterprises.
2026-09-24 11:49 UTC -
web:support.servicenow.com
Due to additional analysis provided by the security researcher who discovered CVE - 2026 -6876, we have upgraded the severity rating of CVE - 2026 -6876 from High to Critical. This change affects only the severity
2026-09-24 11:49 UTC -
web:tech-insider.org
Google patched actively exploited Chrome zero-day CVE - 2026 -85046 on Sept 4, 2026 . CISA set a Sept 18 federal deadline. Here is what to know.
2026-09-24 11:49 UTC -
web:thecybersecguru.com
CVE - 2026 -85046 is a V8 type confusion zero-day already exploited in Chrome. Here's how the read/write primitive works, and how to patch immediately
2026-09-24 11:49 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
BOD 26-04 further establishes basic expectations for when agencies must check whether threat actors compromised the system before the patch was applied. While BOD 26-04 applies only to FCEB agencies, CISA encourages all organizations to adopt risk-based vulnerability management and prioritize remediation of KEV Catalog vulnerabilities.
2026-09-24 11:49 UTC -
web:www.helpnetsecurity.com
Google has patched 12 vulnerabilities affecting its popular Chrome browser, among them CVE - 2026 -85046, which has been exploited in the wild.
2026-09-24 11:49 UTC -
web:www.ibm.com
WebSphere Application Server is shipped as a component of WebSphere Service Registry and Repository. Information about multiple vulnerabilities affecting WebSphere Application Server have been published in security bulletins.
2026-09-24 11:49 UTC -
web:www.malwarebytes.com
Update Chrome now: Two critical vulnerabilities could allow a malicious website to run code on your device.
2026-09-24 11:49 UTC -
web:learn.microsoft.com
Unlike traditional cumulative updates that patch individual components, this update delivers the full .NET Framework 3.5 product as a standalone installer. It replaces any previously installed version.
2026-09-25 10:08 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
Security Update Guide - Microsoft Security Response Center
2026-09-25 10:08 UTC -
web:patchmypc.com
You can find the production release history below for 2026 .
2026-09-25 10:08 UTC -
web:sec.cloudapps.cisco.com
On September 16, 2026 , the Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) published the advisories that are listed in the following tables. To remediate these vulnerabilities, Cisco strongly recommends that customers upgrade to the fixed software that is indicated in the advisories. For more information about changes in Cisco PSIRT vulnerability disclosure, see Strengthening the ...
2026-09-25 10:08 UTC -
web:support.sap.com
SAP security Patch Day Bulletin This post shares the information on security notes that remediate vulnerabilities discovered in SAP products. SAP strongly recommends that the customer visits the support portal and applies patches on priority to protect their SAP landscape. On 9th of June 2026 , SAP security patch day saw the release of 15 new security notes.
2026-09-25 10:08 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE - 2026 -85706 GitLab Community Edition and Enterprise Edition Path Traversal Vulnerability This type of vulnerability is a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber ...
2026-09-25 10:08 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-09-25 10:08 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 1448 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that a My Oracle Support (MOS) note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at July 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-09-25 10:08 UTC
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