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ID:1752 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Apache Tomcat - CVE-2017-12617
ID:1752 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Apache Tomcat - CVE-2017-12617
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8669
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12617
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Apache Tomcat
Apache Tomcat
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when running with HTTP PUTs enabled. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to upload a JSP file to the server and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in full system compromise.
The weakness exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when running with HTTP PUTs enabled. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to upload a JSP file to the server and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in full system compromise.
Remediation
The vulnerability is addressed in the following versions: 7.0.82, 8.0.47, 8.5.23 and 9.0.1.