| Summary: This release upgrades the Apache Tomcat web container bundled with DocuShare from version 9.0.106 to version 9.0.120. It is delivered as a set of standalone patch bundles for DocuShare 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, and 8.0. |
Overview
This release upgrades the Apache Tomcat web container bundled with DocuShare from version 9.0.106 to version 9.0.120. It is intended to help customers clear version-based findings reported by vulnerability scanners and to resolve the Apache Tomcat security advisories published against Tomcat versions 9.0.107 through 9.0.120.
The patch keeps the DocuShare Tomcat implementation aligned with the supported Apache Tomcat 9.0.120 level, without requiring any application changes.
What This Release Delivers
- Replaces the bundled Apache Tomcat 9.0.106 installation with Apache Tomcat 9.0.120.
- Resolves the Apache Tomcat security advisories published against Tomcat 9.0.107 through 9.0.120.
- Clears the version-based findings that vulnerability scanners report against Tomcat 9.0.106.
- Keeps DocuShare aligned with the supported Apache Tomcat 9.0.120 level without requiring application changes.
Patch Bundles
Apply the patch bundle that matches your DocuShare release. Each bundle is standalone and cannot be installed on a different DocuShare version.
| DocuShare Release | Patch Bundle |
| DocuShare 7.5 | ds750-tomcat9.0.120 - https://docushare.xerox.com/doug/dsweb/View/Collection-20223 |
| DocuShare 7.6 | ds760-tomcat9.0.120 - https://docushare.xerox.com/doug/dsweb/View/Collection-20222 |
| DocuShare 7.7 | ds770-tomcat9.0.120 - https://docushare.xerox.com/doug/dsweb/View/Collection-20221 |
| DocuShare 8.0 | ds800-tomcat9.0.120 - https://docushare.xerox.com/doug/dsweb/View/Collection-20220 |
Each bundle is supplied as a Windows .zip archive and a Linux .tar.gz archive.
System Requirements
This patch can only be installed on an existing DocuShare 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, or 8.0 system. Refer to the appropriate version release notes for upgrade paths and system requirements.
Installation Procedure
- Back up your DocuShare installation, including the tomcat directory and the server.xml file.
- Stop the DocuShare services.
- Extract the archive for your platform, run dsUpdate (or dsUpdate.exe on Windows), and accept the license agreement.
- Start the DocuShare services.
- Confirm the upgrade by checking the version reported in the tomcat/RELEASE-NOTES file of your DocuShare installation.
- Review server.xml and re-apply any site-specific customizations, such as connector ports, TLS settings, or custom valves.
Each patch bundle also includes the DocuShare installation guide, which provides the complete installation procedure.
Known Issues
No specific known issues are listed in this release note. For the latest information, refer to the current DocuShare documentation and Knowledge Base articles.
Additional Information and Support
For the latest documentation and product updates, refer to the DocuShare website and Knowledge Base. For troubleshooting or product guidance, contact Xerox support.
After installation, review any environment-specific Tomcat settings in server.xml to confirm that custom configurations remain in place and that the patch does not override site-specific changes.