How severe is GHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr?

GHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr has a CVSS score of 6.3/10, rated MEDIUM. Review your exposure and patch according to your risk tolerance.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr?

GHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr affects the following packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket (Maven), org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket (Maven), org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket (Maven), org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket (Maven), org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-websocket (Maven), org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-websocket (Maven), org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-websocket (Maven), org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-websocket (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix GHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr?

Update org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket to 11.0.0-M17 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect GHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr in my Maven dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate GHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Cap what an attacker can consume: apply request size, rate and timeout limits in front of the affected component, and run it with memory and CPU limits so exhaustion degrades one worker rather than the whole service.

Is GHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for GHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr?

GHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 2.3%, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is GHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr?

GHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr is classified as CWE-459 (CWE-459). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was GHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr was published on March 13, 2024 and was last updated on August 13, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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Denial of Service via incomplete cleanup vulnerability in Apache TomcatGHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr

MEDIUMFix: apache/tomcat@0052b37

GHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr is a medium-severity (CVSS 6.3) CWE-459 vulnerability in org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket. A fix is available for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Also known asBIT-tomcat-2024-23672CVE-2024-23672

Published

Mar 13, 2024

Updated

Aug 13, 2026

Affected

8 pkgs

Patched

8 / 8

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 8, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation observed yet

CISA’s own triage has not observed active exploitation or public proof-of-concept code for this CVE as of its last assessment.

Exploitation and automatability from CISA’s SSVC triage for GHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr.

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

2.3%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs84th percentile — riskier than 84% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

How urgent is this, really

Where this sits among everything scored

Real-World Exposure

8 pkgs affected

☕org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket☕org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket☕org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket☕org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket☕org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-websocket☕org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-websocket☕org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-websocket☕org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-websocket

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Denial of Service via incomplete cleanup vulnerability in Apache Tomcat. It was possible for WebSocket clients to keep WebSocket connections open leading to increased resource consumption.This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.0-M16, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.18, from 9.0.0-M1 through 9.0.85, from 8.5.0 through 8.5.98.

Older, EOL versions may also be affected.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.0-M17, 10.1.19, 9.0.86 or 8.5.99 which fix the issue.

Affected Packages

8 total 8 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket`	≥ 11.0.0-M1&&< 11.0.0-M17	11.0.0-M17`org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket:11.0.0-M17`
☕Maven	`org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket`	≥ 10.1.0-M1&&< 10.1.19	10.1.19`org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket:10.1.19`
☕Maven	`org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket`	≥ 9.0.0-M1&&< 9.0.86	9.0.86`org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket:9.0.86`
☕Maven	`org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket`	≥ 8.5.0&&< 8.5.99	8.5.99`org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket:8.5.99`
☕Maven	`org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-websocket`	≥ 11.0.0-M1&&< 11.0.0-M17	11.0.0-M17`org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-websocket:11.0.0-M17`
☕Maven	`org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-websocket`	≥ 10.1.0-M1&&< 10.1.19	10.1.19`org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-websocket:10.1.19`

Affected Products

3 products · 22 configurations

Application

tomcatapache

≥ 10.1.0 && < 10.1.19

1 version

11.0.0

debian linuxdebian

1 version

10.0

fedorafedoraproject

2 versions

3940

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-websocket to 11.0.0-M17 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Cap what an attacker can consume: apply request size, rate and timeout limits in front of the affected component, and run it with memory and CPU limits so exhaustion degrades one worker rather than the whole service.

Fixing This On Your OS

If you run this on a Linux distribution, patch through your package manager against the distro's own security advisory below — it tracks the exact backported fix for your release, which can ship on a different timeline (and sometimes a different severity) than the upstream project.

Red HatImportant

This Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability within the Apache Tomcat package represents an Important severity issue due to its potential to significantly impact system availability and performance. By allowing WebSocket clients to maintain open connections without proper cleanup, the vulnerability facilitates the…

Workaround published by Red Hat

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

Source: Red Hat security advisory for GHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr (CC BY 4.0)

Product	Fixed in	Advisory
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10	`tomcat-1:10.1.36-1.el10_0`	RHSA-2025:7497
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8	`tomcat-1:9.0.87-1.el8_10.1`	RHSA-2024:3666
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Extended Update Support	`tomcat-1:9.0.87-1.el8_8.2`	RHSA-2024:3814
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9	`tomcat-1:9.0.87-1.el9_4.1`	RHSA-2024:3307
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Extended Update Support	`tomcat-1:9.0.87-1.el9_2.1`	RHSA-2024:3308
Red Hat JBoss Web Server 5	`tomcat`	RHSA-2024:1914
Red Hat JBoss Web Server 5.8 on RHEL 7	`jws5-tomcat-0:9.0.87-3.redhat_00003.1.el7jws`	RHSA-2024:1913
Red Hat JBoss Web Server 6	`tomcat`	RHSA-2024:1917

Frequently Asked Questions

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CVSS Score

6.3/10CVSS v3 base

Vector breakdown

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

CWE Classification

CWE-459CWE-459

Weaponization

No Nuclei template, Metasploit module or public proof-of-concept found.

Timeline

Disclosed

Mar 13, 2024

Last updated

Aug 13, 2026

Identifiers

GHSA-v682-8vv8-vpwr

BIT-tomcat-2024-23672

References

Advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE 2024 23672 Webgithub.com · 0052b374684b613b0c849899b325ebe334ac6501 Webgithub.com · 3631adb1342d8bbd8598802a12b63ad02c37d591 Webgithub.com · 52d6650e062d880704898d7d8c1b2b7a3efe8068 Webgithub.com · b0e3b1bd78de270d53e319d7cb79eb282aa53cb9 Weblists.apache.org · cmpswfx6tj4s7x0nxxosvfqs11lvdx2f Weblists.debian.org · msg00001 Weblists.fedoraproject.org · 3UWIS5MMGYDZBLJYT674ZI5AWFHDZ46B Weblists.fedoraproject.org · 736G4GPZWS2DSQO5WKXO3G6OMZKFEK55 Websecurity.netapp.com · ntap 20240402 0002 Webopenwall.com Packagegithub.com · tomcat

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This CVE is medium severity; 2 of 2 other CVEs affecting tomcat-websocket are rated as high or higher (top: high).

CVE-2024-23672CVE-2020-13935

Same weakness: CWE-459

This CVE is medium severity; 6 of 6 other CVEs with CWE-459 are rated as high or higher (top: high).

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Provenance

Sources

OSV.devNVDFIRST.org (EPSS)

Last verifiedAug 13, 2026