What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5018?

CVE-2016-5018 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-5018?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-5018. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.9%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-5018?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-5018. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Tomcat CVE-2016-5018

CRITICAL

2017-08-10 security@apache.org

Authentication Bypass Apache Debian Oracle Red Hat Tomcat Canonical Debian Linux Enterprise Linux Desktop Enterprise Linux Eus Enterprise Linux Server Enterprise Linux Server Aus Enterprise Linux Server Tus Enterprise Linux Workstation Jboss Enterprise Application Platform Oncommand Insight Ubuntu Linux Snap Creator Framework Oncommand Shift Jboss Enterprise Web Server Tekelec Platform Distribution Netapp

9.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Impact	CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.94%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the critical-severity affected system.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity + public POC available.

Patch available 0.9% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

In 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 a malicious web application was able to bypass a configured SecurityManager via a. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

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.embed:tomcat-embed-jasper fix: 6.0.47, 7.0.72, 8.0.37, 8.5.5, 9.0.0.M10

maven org.apache.tomcat:jasper fix: 6.0.47

maven org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-jasper fix: 7.0.72, 8.0.37, 8.5.5, 9.0.0.M10

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 3 packages in maven

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Technical ContextAI · show details

In 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 a malicious web application was able to bypass a configured SecurityManager via a Tomcat utility method that was accessible to web applications. Affected products include: Apache Tomcat, Netapp Oncommand Insight, Netapp Oncommand Shift, Netapp Snap Creator Framework, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 9.1 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

DescriptionNVD

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.9%

Top 24% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

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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 CRITICAL

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 0.9%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

CRITICAL severity + public POC available

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

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Yes

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +1

CVSS: +46

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication Bypass CRITICAL

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone1:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone2:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone3:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone4:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone5:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone6:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone7:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone8:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone9:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_insight:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_shift:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snap_creator_framework:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_web_server:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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