#VU1183 Remote code execution in Apache Tomcat - CVE-2016-8735
Published: November 22, 2016 / Updated: May 12, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU1183
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8735
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Apache Tomcat
Apache Tomcat
Software vendor:
Apache Foundation
Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists within JmxRemoteLifecycleListener listener component due to usage of vulnerable Oracle code, fixed in CVE-2016-3427. A remote unauthenticated attacker with ability to connect to vulnerable listener can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain complete control over vulnerable system.
Remediation
Update to version 6.0.48, 7.0.73, 8.0.39 or 9.0.0.M13