Apache Tomcat 11.0.0 Cross-Site Scripting

medium Web App Scanning Plugin ID 114506

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Synopsis

Apache Tomcat 11.0.0 Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The version of Apache Tomcat installed on the remote host is 9.0.96, 10.1.31 or 11.0.0. It is, therefore, affected by a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) due to a previous fix which caused pooled JSP tags not to be released after use which in turn could cause output of some tags not to escaped as expected. This unescaped output could lead to XSS.

Note that the scanner has not attempted to exploit these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to Apache Tomcat version 11.0.1 or later.

See Also

https://tomcat.apache.org/security-11.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_11.0.1

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 114506

Type: remote

Published: 11/20/2024

Updated: 11/20/2024

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

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.8

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.3

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

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2024-52318

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.1

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

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2024-52318

Vulnerability Information

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

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 11/9/2024

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/9/2024

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2024-52318