CVE-2026-101356: Apache Tomcat object recycling vulnerability in HTTP/2 async servlets

CVE-2026-101356 · Severity: info · Published 2026-10-20

Apache Tomcat is a web server that powers many corporate applications. A flaw in how it recycles objects during HTTP/2 processing of asynchronous servlets can cause requests and responses to be mixed up between different users, potentially exposing sensitive data or allowing cross-user request tampering.

Technologies: Apache Tomcat. Vendors: Apache.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-101356 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-101356 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-101356?
Informational severity, published 20 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Apache Tomcat 11.0.22–11.0.26, 10.1.55–10.1.60, 9.0.118–9.0.122.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-101356?
Yes: fixed in Tomcat 11.0.27, 10.1.61, 9.0.123. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-101356 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-101356?
Check whether you run Apache Tomcat at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: Tomcat 11.0.27, 10.1.61, 9.0.123

Technical details

An incorrect object recycling and re-use vulnerability in Apache Tomcat's HTTP/2 handling of asynchronous servlets can cause request and response objects to be confused or mixed between concurrent users. The issue affects versions 11.0.22–11.0.26, 10.1.55–10.1.60, and 9.0.118–9.0.122. This is a logic flaw in the servlet container's object pooling mechanism that manifests under concurrent async request processing.

Affected products

  • Apache Tomcat 11.0.22–11.0.26, 10.1.55–10.1.60, 9.0.118–9.0.122

Timeline

  • 2026-10-20: disclosed

References

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