Apache Tomcat EncryptInterceptor error leads to Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
The documentation of Apache Tomcat 10.1.0-M1 to 10.1.0-M14, 10.0.0-M1 to 10.0.20, 9.0.13 to 9.0.62 and 8.5.38 to 8.5.78 for the EncryptInterceptor incorrectly stated it enabled Tomcat clustering to run over an untrusted network. This was not correct. While the EncryptInterceptor does provide confidentiality and integrity protection, it does not protect against all risks associated with running over any untrusted network, particularly DoS risks.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.apache.tomcat:tomcat | >= 10.1.0-M1, < 10.1.0-M15, >= 10.0.0-M1, < 10.0.21, >= 9.0.13, < 9.0.63, >= 8.5.38, < 8.5.79 | 10.1.0-M15, 10.0.21, 9.0.63, 8.5.79 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29885
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/0fa7721f11d565a2cd2e44366c388ad6a3e6357d
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/36826ea638457d7e17876a70f89cb435b6db0d91
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/b679bc627f5a4ea6510af95adfb7476b07eba890
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/eaafd28296c54d983e28a47953c1f5cb2c334f48
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/2b4qmhbcyqvc7dyfpjyx54c03x65vhcv
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00029.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220629-0002
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5265
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-400- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat- Disclosed
- 13.05.2022
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:21
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-r84p-88g2-2vx2 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 162
- First → latest
- 12.2018 08.2026
- Without a fix
- 20
- Exploited in attacks
- 1
Severity breakdown
- Critical 8
- High 40
- Medium 102
- Low 12
Disclosures per year
- 2018: 1
- 2019: 1
- 2020: 2
- 2021: 5
- 2022: 125
- 2023: 3
- 2024: 2
- 2025: 4
- 2026: 19
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