Vulnerability Description
Improper Check for Certificate Revocation vulnerability in Apache Tomcat. Both the OpenSSL and OpenSSL-FFM TLS implementations ignore CRLs when certificate uses a keystore. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.25, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.59, from 9.0.0-M1 through 9.0.121. The following versions were EOL at the time the CVE was created but are known to be affected: from 8.5.0 through 8.5.100. Other unsupported versions may also be affected. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.26, 10.1.59, 9.0.122, which fixes the issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/r0dj3h1pbn4wv96fhsfrnz3t6874t6do
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/23/19
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-73581?
CVE-2026-73581 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Improper Check for Certificate Revocation vulnerability in Apache Tomcat. Both the OpenSSL and OpenSSL-FFM TLS implementations ignore CRLs when certificate uses a keystore. This issue affects Apach...
How severe is CVE-2026-73581?
CVE-2026-73581 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-73581?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.