QID 995459

Date Published: 2023-10-03

QID 995459: Java (Maven) Security Update for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (GHSA-q74x-qqhr-f8rx)

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Tomcat 4.1.0 through 4.1.37, 5.5.0 through 5.5.26, and 6.0.0 through 6.0.16 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted string that is used in the message argument to the HttpServletResponse.sendError method.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.6 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.
    • Solution
    Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-q74x-qqhr-f8rx for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 995459

    CVE-2008-1232 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-q74x-qqhr-f8rx org.apache.tomcat:tomcat URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-q74x-qqhr-f8rx
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