CVE-2014-0096: java/org/apache/catalina/servlets/DefaultServlet.java in the default servlet in Apache Tomcat before 6.0.40...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects older Apache Tomcat default servlet behavior. A malicious or crafted web application could bypass Java security-manager limits and read files from the server. Business risk depends heavily on whether untrusted applications can be deployed to affected Tomcat instances. Most likely exposure is legacy Tomcat 6, 7, or early 8 deployments, including products embedding Tomcat. Risk is highest where users, tenants, plugins, or deployment pipelines can introduce web applications. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing, shared-hosting, CI-deployed, or vendor-embedded Tomcat environments. Lower urgency may be reasonable for isolated systems with no untrusted deployment path, but unsupported Tomcat should still be removed. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Tomcat to 6.0.40, 7.0.53, 8.0.4, or a supported later release.; Check vendor advisories for bundled or embedded Tomcat in third-party products.; Restrict who can deploy web applications to Tomcat environments..

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Jun 14, 2026, 14:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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