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CVE-2026-87022

tomcat: Apache Tomcat: WebSocket message smuggling via improper length handling

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

6.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · September 23, 2026

Updated · October 8, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in Apache Tomcat. This vulnerability, related to improper handling of length parameters, allows for WebSocket message smuggling when the 'per-message-deflate' extension is in use. A remote attacker could exploit this to bypass security controls or inject malicious data into WebSocket communications, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or information disclosure.

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 6.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

CWE-130 · Improper Handling of Length Parameter Inconsistency