Apache Tomcat 3.3/3.3.1/3.3.1a/3.3.2 Error Message CookieExample cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Tomcat 3.3/3.3.1/3.3.1a/3.3.2. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file examples/servlet/CookieExample of the component Error Message Handler. This manipulation causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2007-3384. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Tomcat 3.3/3.3.1/3.3.1a/3.3.2 (Application Server Software). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file examples/servlet/CookieExample of the component Error Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in examples/servlet/CookieExample in Apache Tomcat 3.3 through 3.3.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Name or (2) Value field, related to error messages.

The weakness was published 08/01/2007 (Website). The advisory is shared at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2007-3384 since 06/25/2007. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and also a exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 50526 (Apache Tomcat 3.x < 3.3.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers.

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 databases at X-Force (35795), Tenable (50526), SecurityFocus (BID 25174†), OSVDB (39035†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1018503†). Similar entries are available at VDB-20121 and VDB-82153. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 50526
Nessus Name: Apache Tomcat 3.x < 3.3.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-3384 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-3384
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-38185
X-Force: 35795
SecurityFocus: 25174 - Apache Tomcat Error Message Reporting Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
OSVDB: 39035 - Apache Tomcat examples/servlet/CookieExample Multiple Parameter XSS
SecurityTracker: 1018503 - Tomcat Input Validation Hole in CookieExample Script Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Vulnerability Center: 15971 - Apache Tomcat Multiple Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerabilities via Error Messages Fields, Medium

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

Created: 03/15/2015 15:58
Updated: 07/21/2021 13:48
Changes: 03/15/2015 15:58 (60), 09/02/2017 10:23 (15), 07/21/2021 13:48 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:251:103

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