Apache Tomcat up to 4.1.0 TroubleShooter information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Tomcat up to 4.1.0. It has been declared as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file SnoopServlet/TroubleShooter. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2002-2006. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache Tomcat up to 4.1.0 (Application Server Software). This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the file SnoopServlet/TroubleShooter. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The default installation of Apache Tomcat 4.0 through 4.1 and 3.0 through 3.3.1 allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path and other sensitive system information via the (1) SnoopServlet or (2) TroubleShooter example servlets.

The weakness was presented 12/31/2002 by Security Team (Website). The advisory is shared for download at vupen.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-2006 since 07/14/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11046 (Apache Tomcat TroubleShooter Servlet Information Disclosure), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10592 (Apache Tomcat Servlet Path Disclosure Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 1829.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (8932), Exploit-DB (21412), Tenable (11046), SecurityFocus (BID 4575†) and Secunia (SA30908†). See VDB-1096, VDB-1867, VDB-3071 and VDB-11829 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 11046
Nessus Name: Apache Tomcat TroubleShooter Servlet Information Disclosure
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OpenVAS ID: 11046
OpenVAS Name: Apache Tomcat TroubleShooter Servlet Installed
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Snort ID: 1829
Snort Message: SERVER-APACHE Apache Tomcat TroubleShooter servlet access
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01/01/2002 🔍
04/23/2002 +112 days 🔍
07/15/2002 +83 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +169 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +0 days 🔍
09/21/2003 +264 days 🔍
07/14/2005 +662 days 🔍
07/01/2008 +1083 days 🔍
08/05/2014 +2226 days 🔍
08/31/2025 +4043 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Researcher: Security Team
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-2006 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-2006
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19648
X-Force: 8932
SecurityFocus: 4575 - Apache Tomcat Servlet Path Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 30908 - Sun Solaris 10 Tomcat Multiple Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
Vulnerability Center: 2152 - Tomcat Default Installation Sample Page Allows Information Disclosure, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2008-1979

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

Created: 08/05/2014 11:47
Updated: 08/31/2025 01:44
Changes: 08/05/2014 11:47 (80), 05/13/2019 09:22 (1), 03/12/2025 23:16 (24), 08/31/2025 01:44 (3)
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