QID 981252

QID 981252: Java (maven) Security Update for org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core (GHSA-6rxj-58jh-436r)

The URL pattern of "" (the empty string) which exactly maps to the context root was not correctly handled in Apache Tomcat 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.4, 8.5.0 to 8.5.27, 8.0.0.RC1 to 8.0.49 and 7.0.0 to 7.0.84 when used as part of a security constraint definition. This caused the constraint to be ignored. It was, therefore, possible for unauthorised users to gain access to web application resources that should have been protected. Only security constraints with a URL pattern of the empty string were affected.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.9 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-6rxj-58jh-436r for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 981252

    CVE-2018-1304 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-6rxj-58jh-436r org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-6rxj-58jh-436r
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