CVE-2010-3718: Apache Tomcat 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, 6.0.x, and 5.5.x, when running within a SecurityManager, does not make t...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a Tomcat isolation flaw. If an affected Tomcat instance runs with SecurityManager enabled, one local web application may escape intended file restrictions and read or write files outside its working directory. The business risk is highest in shared or multi-application Tomcat environments. Exposure is limited to affected Apache Tomcat versions running within a SecurityManager, especially hosts where multiple or less-trusted web applications share one Tomcat instance. Prioritize remediation where Tomcat hosts multiple applications or third-party applications. Single-purpose, trusted deployments are lower urgency, but affected legacy Tomcat branches still warrant planned upgrade or vendor patching. Mitigation focus: Apply Apache Tomcat or OS vendor security updates referencing CVE-2010-3718.; Check Apache and distribution advisories for fixed package versions.; Reduce or remove untrusted applications sharing one Tomcat instance..

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Jun 27, 2026, 18:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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