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Tomcat CVE-2015-5345

MEDIUM
Path Traversal (CWE-22)
2016-02-25 secalert@redhat.com
Apache Path Traversal Debian Tomcat Canonical Debian Linux Ubuntu Linux
5.3
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: redhat
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
CWE-22
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling Path canonicalization, traversal prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Discovery, Collection

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Impact

CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 43.33%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could access files and directories outside the intended path by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 43.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The Mapper component in Apache Tomcat 6.x before 6.0.45, 7.x before 7.0.68, 8.x before 8.0.30, and 9.x before 9.0.0.M2 processes redirects before considering security constraints and Filters, which. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 43.3%.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.

Affected Packages

maven org.apache.tomcat:tomcat fix: 6.0.45, 7.0.68, 8.0.30, 9.0.0.M2

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

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Affects 1 package in maven

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. The Mapper component in Apache Tomcat 6.x before 6.0.45, 7.x before 7.0.68, 8.x before 8.0.30, and 9.x before 9.0.0.M2 processes redirects before considering security constraints and Filters, which allows remote attackers to determine the existence of a directory via a URL that lacks a trailing / (slash) character. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Apache Tomcat, Canonical Ubuntu Linux. Version information: before 6.0.45.

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Severity by source

Vendor (redhat) PRIMARY 5.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from Vendor (redhat) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: redhat

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

The Mapper component in Apache Tomcat 6.x before 6.0.45, 7.x before 7.0.68, 8.x before 8.0.30, and 9.x before 9.0.0.M2 processes redirects before considering security constraints and Filters, which allows remote attackers to determine the existence of a directory via a URL that lacks a trailing / (slash) character.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
43.3%
Top 2% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low
NVD CVE.org EPSS VulDB

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 43.3%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

69
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +43
CVSS: +26
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Path Traversal HIGH

Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.0:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.1:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.2:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.2:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.4:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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References

Advisories & patches
ADVISORY http://tomcat.apache.org/security-6.html ADVISORY http://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html ADVISORY http://tomcat.apache.org/security-8.html ADVISORY http://tomcat.apache.org/security-9.html ADVISORY https://vuldb.com/vuln/81081 REF http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00047.html REF http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00069.html REF http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00082.html REF http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00085.html REF http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=145974991225029&w=2 REF http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135892/Apache-Tomcat-Directory-Disclosure.html REF http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1089.html REF http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2045.html REF http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2599.html REF http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Feb/146 REF http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Feb/122 REF http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1715206 REF http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1715207 REF http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1715213 REF http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1715216 REF http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1716882 REF http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1716894 REF http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1717209 REF http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1717212 REF http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1717216 REF http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3530 REF http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3552 REF http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3609 REF http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html REF http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html REF http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2016-3090545.html REF http://www.qcsec.com/blog/CVE-2015-5345-apache-tomcat-vulnerability.html REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83328 REF http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035071 REF http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3024-1 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1087 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1088 REF https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa118 REF https://bz.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=58765 REF https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05054964 REF https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05150442 REF https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05158626 REF https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10156 REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/37220405a377c0182d2afdbc36461c4783b2930fbeae3a17f1333113%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/39ae1f0bd5867c15755a6f959b271ade1aea04ccdc3b2e639dcd903b%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/b84ad1258a89de5c9c853c7f2d3ad77e5b8b2930be9e132d5cef6b95%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/b8a1bf18155b552dcf9a928ba808cbadad84c236d85eab3033662cfb%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r03c597a64de790ba42c167efacfa23300c3d6c9fe589ab87fe02859c%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r587e50b86c1a96ee301f751d50294072d142fd6dc08a8987ae9f3a9b%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9136ff5b13e4f1941360b5a309efee2c114a14855578c3a2cbe5d19c%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E REF https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-09 REF https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180531-0001/

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