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Apache Tomcat: Unauthenticated Code Execution via Malicious HTTP Request

ROOT-APP-MAVEN-CVE-2026-24880
Summary

Apache Tomcat users should update to a patched version to prevent an attacker from executing arbitrary code with elevated privileges via a specially crafted HTTP request. This vulnerability can lead to data theft, system compromise, and other malicious activities. Update to the latest version of io.root.org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core to fix this issue.

What to do
  • Update io.root.org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core to version 10.1.39-root.io.6.
  • Update io.root.org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core to version 10.1.39-root.io.8.
  • Update io.root.org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core to version 10.1.39-root.io.9.
  • Update io.root.org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core to version 10.1.39-root.io.10.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
Root:Maven – io.root.org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core < 10.1.39-root.io.6
< 10.1.39-root.io.8
< 10.1.39-root.io.9
< 10.1.39-root.io.10
Fix: upgrade to 10.1.39-root.io.6
Original title
CVE-2026-24880 in io.root.org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2026-24880 in the io.root.org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core package for Root:Maven. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 17 Apr 2026 · Updated: 17 Apr 2026 · First seen: 14 Apr 2026