Apache Tomcat up to 7.0.93/8.5.39/9.0.0.17 SSI printenv Command cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Tomcat up to 7.0.93/8.5.39/9.0.0.17 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component SSI printenv Command Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-0221. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Tomcat up to 7.0.93/8.5.39/9.0.0.17 (Application Server Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component SSI printenv Command Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

The SSI printenv command in Apache Tomcat 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.0.17, 8.5.0 to 8.5.39 and 7.0.0 to 7.0.93 echoes user provided data without escaping and is, therefore, vulnerable to XSS. SSI is disabled by default. The printenv command is intended for debugging and is unlikely to be present in a production website.

The weakness was shared 05/28/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-0221 since 11/14/2018. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176952 (Debian Security Update for tomcat7 (DLA 1810-1)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (50119). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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11/14/2018 🔍
05/28/2019 +195 days 🔍
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06/09/2025 +2203 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: RHSA-2019:3929
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-0221 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-0221
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-135664
SecurityFocus: 108545

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 05/29/2019 08:10
Updated: 06/09/2025 03:53
Changes: 05/29/2019 08:10 (58), 06/16/2020 18:51 (1), 09/24/2023 15:06 (4), 06/09/2025 03:53 (25)
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