Apache Tomcat up to 6.0.13 aliases cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apache Tomcat. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation of the argument aliases can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2007-3386. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to disable the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Tomcat (Application Server Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument aliases 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Host Manager Servlet for Apache Tomcat 6.0.0 to 6.0.13 and 5.5.0 to 5.5.24 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML and web script via crafted requests, as demonstrated using the aliases parameter to an html/add action.

The bug was discovered 08/14/2007. The weakness was released 08/15/2007 by NTT OSS CENTER (vlet) with NT OSS CENTER (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.grok.org.uk. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-3386 since 06/25/2007. 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 and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

After even before and not, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 43651 (CentOS 5 : tomcat (CESA-2007:0871)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 156044 (Oracle Enterprise Linux Update for Tomcat (ELSA-2007-0871)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at apache.org. A possible mitigation has been published 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (36001), Exploit-DB (30495), Tenable (43651), SecurityFocus (BID 25314†) and OSVDB (36417†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-3133, VDB-4557, VDB-37292 and VDB-38331. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

• Application Server Software

Vendor

• Apache

Name

• Tomcat

Version

• 5.5.0
• 5.5.1
• 5.5.2
• 5.5.3
• 5.5.4
• 5.5.5
• 5.5.6
• 5.5.7
• 5.5.8
• 5.5.9
• 5.5.10
• 5.5.11
• 5.5.12
• 5.5.13
• 5.5.14
• 5.5.15
• 5.5.16
• 5.5.17
• 5.5.18
• 5.5.19
• 5.5.20
• 5.5.21
• 5.5.22
• 5.5.23
• 5.5.24
• 6.0.0
• 6.0.1
• 6.0.2
• 6.0.3
• 6.0.4
• 6.0.5
• 6.0.6
• 6.0.7
• 6.0.8
• 6.0.9
• 6.0.10
• 6.0.11
• 6.0.12
• 6.0.13

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Nessus ID: 43651
Nessus Name: CentOS 5 : tomcat (CESA-2007:0871)
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OpenVAS ID: 60102
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1447-1 (tomcat5.5)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Disable
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Patch: apache.org
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.grok.org.uk
Researcher: NTT OSS CENTER (vlet)
Organization: NT OSS CENTER
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-3386 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-3386
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-3256

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X-Force: 36001 - Apache Tomcat Host Manager Servlet alias cross-site scripting, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 25314 - Apache Tomcat Host Manager Servlet Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 26465
OSVDB: 36417 - Apache Tomcat Host Manager Servlet html/add Action aliases Parameter XSS
SecurityTracker: 1018558
Vulnerability Center: 15973 - Apache Tomcat Host Manager Servlet Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2007-2880

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

Created: 08/20/2007 08:42
Updated: 02/01/2025 14:28
Changes: 08/20/2007 08:42 (106), 07/25/2019 10:29 (2), 02/01/2025 14:28 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:F49:103

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