Vulnerability identifier: #VU80089
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-601
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Apache Tomcat
Server applications /
Web servers
Vendor: Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.
The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data, if the ROOT (default) web application is configured to use FORM authentication. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack and steal potentially sensitive information.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Apache Tomcat: 11.0.0-M1 - 11.0.0-M10, 10.1.0 - 10.1.12, 10.0.0 - 10.0.27, 9.0.0 - 9.0.79, 8.5.0 - 8.5.92
External links
http://lists.apache.org/thread/71wvwprtx2j2m54fovq9zr7gbm2wow2f
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.