Apache Tomcat up to 7.0.88/8.0.52/8.5.31/9.0.8 CORS Filter 7pk security

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apache Tomcat up to 7.0.88/8.0.52/8.5.31/9.0.8. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component CORS Filter. Performing a manipulation results in 7pk security. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-8014. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Tomcat up to 7.0.88/8.0.52/8.5.31/9.0.8 (Application Server Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the component CORS Filter. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a 7pk security vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-254. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The defaults settings for the CORS filter provided in Apache Tomcat 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.8, 8.5.0 to 8.5.31, 8.0.0.RC1 to 8.0.52, 7.0.41 to 7.0.88 are insecure and enable 'supportsCredentials' for all origins. It is expected that users of the CORS filter will have configured it appropriately for their environment rather than using it in the default configuration. Therefore, it is expected that most users will not be impacted by this issue.

The bug was discovered 05/16/2018. The weakness was published 05/16/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at tomcat.apache.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-8014 since 03/09/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1211 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 110264 (Ubuntu 14.04 LTS / 16.04 LTS / 17.10 / 18.04 LTS : tomcat7, tomcat8 vulnerabilities (USN-3665-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 171575 (OpenSUSE Security Update for tomcat (openSUSE-SU-2018:2740-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (110264) and SecurityFocus (BID 104203†). Similar entries are available at VDB-67522, VDB-55553, VDB-58295 and VDB-92869. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: 7pk security
CWE: CWE-254
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Nessus ID: 110264
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS / 16.04 LTS / 17.10 / 18.04 LTS : tomcat7, tomcat8 vulnerabilities (USN-3665-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 855260
OpenVAS Name: Apache Tomcat CORS Filter Setting Security Bypass Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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03/09/2018 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: USN-3665-1
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-8014 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-8014
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-117825
SecurityFocus: 104203 - Apache Tomcat CVE-2018-8014 Security Bypass Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1040998

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/16/2018 22:27
Updated: 03/13/2023 16:04
Changes: 05/16/2018 22:27 (74), 02/06/2020 08:58 (6), 03/13/2023 15:58 (5), 03/13/2023 16:04 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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