ID:7082 - Exploit for Open redirect in Apache Tomcat - CVE-2018-11784

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:7082 - Exploit for Open redirect in Apache Tomcat - CVE-2018-11784

ID:7082 - Exploit for Open redirect in Apache Tomcat - CVE-2018-11784

Published: November 25, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU15156
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11784
CWE-ID: CWE-601
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Apache Tomcat

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URI.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary URI.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack and steal potentially sensitive information.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.