CVE-2026-34487
Apache Tomcat: Apache Tomcat: Information disclosure via sensitive data in log files
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · April 10, 2026
Updated · September 30, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in Apache Tomcat. The cloud membership for clustering component was vulnerable to the insertion of sensitive information into log files. This vulnerability could lead to the exposure of the Kubernetes bearer token, which is a credential used for authentication within a Kubernetes cluster, potentially allowing unauthorized access to cluster resources.
Statement
Low impact. This vulnerability in Apache Tomcat affects the cloud membership for clustering component, potentially exposing Kubernetes bearer tokens in log files. Exploitation requires the cloud membership feature to be enabled and an attacker to have access to the system's log files. Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions are affected if running Apache Tomcat with this specific clustering configuration.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Disable the cloud membership for clustering feature in Apache Tomcat if it is not actively used. Additionally, ensure that access to Apache Tomcat log files is strictly controlled and limited to authorized personnel only to prevent unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. If the cloud membership for clustering feature is disabled, a restart of the Apache Tomcat service may be required for the changes to take effect.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 6.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE-538 · Insertion of Sensitive Information into Externally-Accessible File or Directory