Apache Tomcat RealPath.JSP Malformed Request Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:4878

Info

Apache Tomcat RealPath.JSP Malformed Request Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 4878
Class: Configuration Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 29 2002 12:00AM
Updated: May 29 2002 12:00AM
Credit: Discovery is credited to Richard Brain.
Vulnerable: Apache Tomcat 3.2.4
Apache Tomcat 3.2.3
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Apache Tomcat RealPath.JSP Malformed Request Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Apache Tomcat is a freely available, open source web server maintained by the Apache Foundation.

Under some circumstances, Tomcat may yield sensitive information about the web server configuration. When the realPath.jsp page is accessed, it may leak information. Upon being accessed, the realPath.jsp page will display the web root directory of the Tomcat implementation.

Exploit / POC

Apache Tomcat RealPath.JSP Malformed Request Information Disclosure Vulnerability

This vulnerability may be exploited with a web browser. The following proof of concept has been provided:

http://example.com/test/realPath.jsp

Solution / Fix

Apache Tomcat RealPath.JSP Malformed Request Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:


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