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Apache Tomcat Nonexistent File Error Message Path Disclosure

medium Nessus Plugin ID 10807

Synopsis

The instance of Apache Tomcat running on the remote host is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability

Description

Tomcat will reveal the physical path of the webroot when asked for a nonexistent .jsp file. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this via a specially crafted request.

An attacker can use this flaw to gain further knowledge about the remote filesystem layout.

Solution

Upgrade to a later software version.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 10807

File Name: tomcat_path_disclosure.nasl

Version: 1.33

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 11/25/2001

Updated: 1/19/2021

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 2.2

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 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: Settings/ParanoidReport, installed_sw/Apache Tomcat

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Patch Publication Date: 3/26/2002

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/19/2000

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2000-0759

BID: 1531