CVE-2014-7810: The Expression Language (EL) implementation in Apache Tomcat 6.x before 6.0.44, 7.x before 7.0.58, and 8.x...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects older Apache Tomcat releases. A malicious or compromised web application could bypass Tomcat SecurityManager protections during Expression Language evaluation, potentially gaining privileges the application should not have. The available bundle does not show active exploitation or a CVSS score. Exposure is most relevant where legacy Tomcat 6, 7, or 8 hosts untrusted, tenant-controlled, or easily compromised web applications while relying on SecurityManager boundaries. Standard single-application deployments are less exposed unless the application itself is attacker-controlled. Treat as a focused legacy-platform risk. Prioritize shared Tomcat hosting, managed application platforms, and environments depending on SecurityManager isolation. There is no sourced evidence of active exploitation in the bundle, but affected versions are old and should be removed from production exposure. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Tomcat to 6.0.44, 7.0.58, 8.0.16, or later supported versions.; Review vendor advisories for distribution-specific fixed package versions.; Prioritize systems hosting third-party or tenant-controlled web applications..

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Jun 13, 2026, 22:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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