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Tomcat CVE-2016-0714

HIGH
Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)
2016-02-25 secalert@redhat.com
8.8
CVSS 3.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Permission and access control
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 13.20%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%.
Patch available 13.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The session-persistence implementation in Apache Tomcat 6.x before 6.0.45, 7.x before 7.0.68, 8.x before 8.0.31, and 9.x before 9.0.0.M2 mishandles session attributes, which allows remote. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 13.2%.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Affected Packages

maven org.apache.tomcat:tomcat fix: 6.0.46, 7.0.70, 8.0.32, 9.0.0.M2

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in maven

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. The session-persistence implementation in Apache Tomcat 6.x before 6.0.45, 7.x before 7.0.68, 8.x before 8.0.31, and 9.x before 9.0.0.M2 mishandles session attributes, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended SecurityManager restrictions and execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a web application that places a crafted object in a session. Affected products include: Apache Tomcat, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux. Version information: before 6.0.45.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

DescriptionNVD

The session-persistence implementation in Apache Tomcat 6.x before 6.0.45, 7.x before 7.0.68, 8.x before 8.0.31, and 9.x before 9.0.0.M2 mishandles session attributes, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended SecurityManager restrictions and execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a web application that places a crafted object in a session.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
13.2%
Top 6% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

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 HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 13.2%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%
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
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

57
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +13
CVSS: +44
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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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/108066 ADVISORY https://vuldb.com/vuln/121571 ADVISORY https://vuldb.com/vuln/81080 ADVISORY https://vuldb.com/vuln/92968 ADVISORY https://vuldb.com/vuln/92986 ADVISORY https://vuldb.com/vuln/95706 ADVISORY https://vuldb.com/vuln/99969 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://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://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2807.html REF http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2808.html REF http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Feb/145 REF http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1725263 REF http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1725914 REF http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1726196 REF http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1726203 REF http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1726923 REF http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1727034 REF http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1727166 REF http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1727182 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/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html REF http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.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.securityfocus.com/bid/83327 REF http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035069 REF http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037640 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://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://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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