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Apache Tomcat Directory Listing and File Disclosure
medium Nessus Plugin ID 11438
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Synopsis
The remote web server is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability.Description
Apache Tomcat (prior to 3.3.1a) is affected by a directory listing and file disclosure vulnerability.By requesting URLs containing a null character, remote attackers can list directories even when an index.html or other file is present or obtain unprocessed source code for a JSP file.
Also note that, when deployed with JDK 1.3.1 or earlier, Tomcat allows files outside of the application directory to be accessed because 'web.xml' files are read with trusted privileges.
Solution
Upgrade to Apache Tomcat version 4.1.18 or later.Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 11438
File Name: tomcat_directory_listing_and_file_disclosure.nasl
Version: 1.32
Type: remote
Family: CGI abuses
Published: 3/22/2003
Updated: 1/19/2021
Supported Sensors: 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 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 Ease: No exploit is required
Patch Publication Date: 3/18/2003
Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/25/2003
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2003-0042, CVE-2003-0043