JVN#64851600
Apache Tomcat sample web application cross-site scripting vulnerability
Overview
Apache Tomcat, from the Apache Software Foundation, contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in its sample program.
Products Affected
- Apache Tomcat 4.0.0 - 4.0.6
- Apache Tomcat 4.1.0 - 4.1.36
- Apache Tomcat 5.0.0 - 5.0.30
- Apache Tomcat 5.5.0 - 5.5.24
- Apache Tomcat 6.0.0 - 6.0.13
Description
Apache Tomcat from the Apache Software Foundation is an implementation of the Java Servlet and JavaServer Page (JSP) technologies.
jsp-examples, a sample web application included in Apache Tomcat, contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Impact
An arbitrary script may be executed on the user's web browser.
Solution
Update the Software
Update to Apache Tomcat 6.0.14, available from the developer as of August 9, 2007.
Workarounds
Avoid installing the sample program.
We recommend that users of Apache Tomcat 4.x and 5.x apply the above workaround, as the latest version is not available yet.
Vendor Status
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Analyzed on 2007.06.15
| Measures | Conditions | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Access Required | Routed - can be attacked over the Internet using packets |
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| Authentication | None - anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count) |
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| User Interaction Required | Simple - the user must be convinced to take a standard action that does not feel harmful to most users, such as click on a link or view a file |
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| Exploit Complexity | Low - little to no expertise and/or luck required to exploit (cross-site scripting) |
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Credit
Toshiharu Sugiyama of UBsecure, Inc. reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the vendors under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.
Other Information
| JPCERT Alert | |
| JPCERT Reports | |
| CERT Advisory | |
| CPNI Advisory | |
| TRnotes | |
| CVE |
CVE-2007-2449 |
| JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2007-000456 |