Apache Tomcat 8.5.x < 8.5.24 Insecure CGI Servlet Search Algorithm Description Weakness

medium Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 700692

Synopsis

The remote web server is missing an Apache Tomcat patch update.

Description

The version of Apache Tomcat installed on the remote host is version 8.5.x prior to 8.5.24. It is, therefore, affected by a flaw that is due to the program containing an incorrect description for the CGI Servlet search algorithm, which may cause an administrator to leave the system in an insecure state.

Solution

Upgrade to Apache Tomcat version 8.5.24 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 700692

Family: Web Servers

Published: 5/13/2019

Updated: 5/13/2019

Nessus ID: 106712

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 1.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.3

Temporal Score: 3.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:apache:tomcat

Patch Publication Date: 1/24/2018

Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/31/2018

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2017-15706

Detections

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