CVE-2026-111250
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OpenEJB HTTP Server Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-11-10

Last updated on: 2026-11-10

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
The embedded OpenEJB HTTP server reports every request as authenticated when an application requests authentication programmatically. A remote unauthenticated attacker can access functionality protected this way. Only applications served by the embedded HTTP server that rely on programmatic authentication are affected. Users are recommended to block network access to the embedded HTTP server from untrusted clients, or to migrate to the Tomcat based TomEE distributions.

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Published
2026-11-10
Last Modified
2026-11-10
Generated
2026-11-10
AI Q&A
2026-11-10
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-111250
EUVD
EUVD-2026-121227

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apache openejb *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-287 When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves the embedded OpenEJB HTTP server incorrectly reporting all requests as authenticated when an application requests authentication programmatically. This allows remote unauthenticated attackers to access protected functionality.

Detection Guidance

Check if your application uses the embedded OpenEJB HTTP server and relies on programmatic authentication. Inspect server logs for unusual access patterns or requests to protected endpoints without proper authentication.

Impact Analysis

If you use the embedded OpenEJB HTTP server with applications that rely on programmatic authentication, attackers could bypass authentication and access sensitive functionality. This could lead to unauthorized data access or system control.

Mitigation Strategies

Block network access to the embedded HTTP server from untrusted clients. Consider migrating to Tomcat-based TomEE distributions to avoid this issue.

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