QID 996935

Date Published: 2024-01-29

QID 996935: Java (Maven) Security Update for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (GHSA-3mjp-p938-4329)

A malicious web application running on Apache Tomcat 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.0.M9, 8.5.0 to 8.5.4, 8.0.0.RC1 to 8.0.36, 7.0.0 to 7.0.70 and 6.0.0 to 6.0.45 was able to bypass a configured SecurityManager via manipulation of the configuration parameters for the JSP Servlet.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
    • Solution
    Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-3mjp-p938-4329 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 996935

    CVE-2016-6796 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-3mjp-p938-4329 org.apache.tomcat:tomcat URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-3mjp-p938-4329
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