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Apache Tomcat < 6.0.18 Multiple Vulnerabilities
medium Nessus Plugin ID 47578
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Synopsis
The remote Apache Tomcat server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
According to its self-reported version number, the instance of Apache Tomcat listening on the remote host is prior to 6.0.18. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities :- The remote Apache Tomcat installation is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the HttpServletResponse.sendError method due to improper validation of user-supplied input to the 'message' argument. An attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary script code in a user's browser session.
(CVE-2008-1232)
- A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in the host manager application due to improper validation of user-supplied input to the 'hostname' parameter. An attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary script code in a user's browser session. (CVE-2008-1947)
- A traversal vulnerability exists when using a RequestDispatcher in combination with a servlet or JSP that allows a remote attacker to utilize a specially crafted request parameter to access protected web resources. (CVE-2008-2370)
Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Upgrade to Apache Tomcat version 6.0.18 or later.See Also
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-6.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_6.0.18
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 47578
File Name: tomcat_6_0_18.nasl
Version: 1.25
Type: combined
Agent: windows, macosx, unix
Family: Web Servers
Published: 7/1/2010
Updated: 4/11/2022
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 4.2
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 5
Temporal Score: 3.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2008-1232
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 5.3
Temporal Score: 4.8
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:apache:tomcat
Required KB Items: installed_sw/Apache Tomcat
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 7/31/2008
Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/2/2008