CVE-2026-87022
tomcat: Apache Tomcat: WebSocket message smuggling via improper length handling
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
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 · 6.5CVSS: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