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Apache Tomcat 8.5.16 < 8.5.24 Insecure CGI Servlet Search Algorithm Description Weakness

medium Web App Scanning Plugin ID 112299

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Synopsis

Apache Tomcat 8.5.16 < 8.5.24 Insecure CGI Servlet Search Algorithm Description Weakness

Description

The version of Apache Tomcat installed on the remote host is 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.

Note that the scanner 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 8.5.24 or later.

See Also

http://tomcat.apache.org/security-8.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_8.5.24

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 112299

Type: remote

Published: 11/5/2018

Updated: 3/14/2023

Scan Template: api, basic, full, pci, scan

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 1.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

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

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2017-15706

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5.3

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2017-15706

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 1/31/2018

Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/31/2018

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2017-15706

BID: 103069