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CVE-2026-74048

Apache Tomcat: OpenSSL-FFM FIPS failure does not prevent start-up

Apache Software Foundation Apache TomcatWeb servers
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CVSS
NoneNot scored
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.24%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 14% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Published20 Oct 2026Updated 20 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Description

Not Failing Securely ('Failing Open') vulnerability in Apache Tomcat. If the OpenSSLLifecycleListener is configured to use FIPS mode but FIPS activation fails, Tomcat logs and error but continues to use JSSE in non-FIPS mode with the provided configuration.

This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M14 through 11.0.26, from 10.1.22 through 10.1.60, from 9.0.92 through 9.0.122.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.27, 10.1.61 or 9.0.123, which fix the issue.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 3

  • Apache Tomcataffected: 11.0.0-M14 through 11.0.26CVE List
  • Apache Tomcataffected: 10.1.22 through 10.1.60CVE List
  • Apache Tomcataffected: 9.0.92 through 9.0.122CVE List

References 1