QID 997492

Date Published: 2024-02-26

QID 997492: Java (Maven) Security Update for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (GHSA-ggx9-4728-588r)

Directory traversal vulnerability in Apache Tomcat 5.5.0 through 5.5.28 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.20 allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in an entry in a WAR file, as demonstrated by a ../../bin/catalina.bat entry.

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 - 5.8 severity.

Solution

Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-ggx9-4728-588r for updates and patch information.

Vendor References

GHSA-ggx9-4728-588r - github.com/advisories/GHSA-ggx9-4728-588r

CVEs related to QID 997492

CVE-2009-2693 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-ggx9-4728-588r	org.apache.tomcat:tomcat		github.com/advisories/GHSA-ggx9-4728-588r

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