Apache Tomcat up to 3.3 Default Password credentials management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apache Tomcat up to 3.3. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Default Password. The manipulation results in credentials management. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2009-3548. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Tomcat up to 3.3 (Application Server Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown part of the component Default Password. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a credentials management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-255. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Windows installer for Apache Tomcat 6.0.0 through 6.0.20, 5.5.0 through 5.5.28, and possibly earlier versions uses a blank default password for the administrative user, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

The weakness was disclosed 11/12/2009 (Website). The advisory is available at tomcat.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-3548. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1552 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as highly functional. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 34970 (Apache Tomcat Manager Common Administrative Credentials), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86857 (Apache Tomcat Web Application Manager Accessible Using Default Credentials).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 9806.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (54182), Tenable (34970), SecurityFocus (BID 36954†), SecurityTracker (ID 1023146†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24719†). The entries VDB-37292, VDB-51767, VDB-51013 and VDB-49861 are pretty similar. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Credentials management
CWE: CWE-255
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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: 34970
Nessus Name: Apache Tomcat Manager Common Administrative Credentials
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OpenVAS ID: 835237
OpenVAS Name: HP-UX Update for Tomcat Servlet Engine HPSBUX02541
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Saint ID: exploit_info/hp_performance_mngr_tomcat_default_password
Saint Name: HP Performance Manager Apache Tomcat Policy Bypass

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MetaSploit ID: tomcat_mgr_login.rb
MetaSploit Name: Tomcat Application Manager Login Utility
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/05/2009 🔍
11/09/2009 +35 days 🔍
11/09/2009 +0 days 🔍
11/12/2009 +3 days 🔍
11/12/2009 +0 days 🔍
02/01/2010 +81 days 🔍
03/18/2015 +1871 days 🔍
01/04/2025 +3580 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: tomcat.apache.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2009-3548 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3548
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50802

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X-Force: 54182
SecurityFocus: 36954 - Apache Tomcat Windows Installer Insecure Password Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1023146
Vulnerability Center: 24719 - Apache Software Foundation Tomcat Remote Windows Installer Blank Password Vulnerability, High

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

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 01/04/2025 23:03
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (73), 02/20/2017 10:18 (10), 08/27/2021 18:52 (4), 08/27/2021 18:59 (2), 12/29/2024 02:37 (21), 01/04/2025 23:03 (2)
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