Vulnerability identifier: #VU1092
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Apache Tomcat
Server applications /
Web servers
Vendor: Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows an application to bypass security manager restrictions on the target system.
The weakness improper access control. By modifying of configuration parameters for the JSP Servlet, a malicious application can bypass a configured SecurityManager.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in security bypass.
Mitigation
Update to version 6.0.47, 7.0.72, 8.0.37, 8.5.5, 9.0.0.M10.
Vulnerable software versions
Apache Tomcat: 8.5.0 - 8.5.5, 9.0.0-M10, 8.0.0 RC1 - 8.0.37, 7.0.72, 6.0.47
External links
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-8.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.