Apache Tomcat 9.0.x < 9.0.5 Insecure CGI Servlet Search Algorithm Description Weakness

medium Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 700705

Synopsis

The remote Apache Tomcat server is affected by a flaw in the Security Constraints.

Description

The version of Apache Tomcat installed on the remote host is version 9.0.x prior to 9.0.5. It is, therefore, affected by a security constraints flaw which could expose resources to unauthorized users.

Solution

Upgrade to Apache Tomcat version 9.0.5 or later.

See Also

http://tomcat.apache.org/security-9.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_9.0.5

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 700705

Family: Web Servers

Published: 5/13/2019

Updated: 5/13/2019

Nessus ID: 106978

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.3

Temporal Score: 3.2

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:apache:tomcat

Patch Publication Date: 2/13/2018

Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/12/2018

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2018-1304

BID: 103144