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CVE-2008-2370

UnknownEPSS 52.72%

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CVE-2008-2370 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apache Tomcat 4.1.0 through 4.1.37, 5.5.0 through 5.5.26, and 6.0.0 through 6.0.16, when a RequestDispatcher is used, performs path normalization before removing the query string from the URI, which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a request parameter.. EPSS estimates a 52.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Tomcat 4.1.0 through 4.1.37, 5.5.0 through 5.5.26, and 6.0.0 through 6.0.16, when a RequestDispatcher is used, performs path normalization before removing the query string from the URI, which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a request parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
52.72%

98.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheTomcat4.1.0
ApacheTomcat4.1.1
ApacheTomcat4.1.2
ApacheTomcat4.1.3
ApacheTomcat4.1.4
ApacheTomcat4.1.5
ApacheTomcat4.1.6
ApacheTomcat4.1.7
ApacheTomcat4.1.8
ApacheTomcat4.1.9
ApacheTomcat4.1.10
ApacheTomcat4.1.11
ApacheTomcat4.1.12
ApacheTomcat4.1.13
ApacheTomcat4.1.14
ApacheTomcat4.1.15
ApacheTomcat4.1.16
ApacheTomcat4.1.17
ApacheTomcat4.1.18
ApacheTomcat4.1.19
ApacheTomcat4.1.20
ApacheTomcat4.1.21
ApacheTomcat4.1.22
ApacheTomcat4.1.23
ApacheTomcat4.1.24
ApacheTomcat4.1.25
ApacheTomcat4.1.26
ApacheTomcat4.1.27
ApacheTomcat4.1.28
ApacheTomcat4.1.29
ApacheTomcat4.1.30
ApacheTomcat4.1.31
ApacheTomcat4.1.32
ApacheTomcat4.1.33
ApacheTomcat4.1.34
ApacheTomcat4.1.35
ApacheTomcat4.1.36
ApacheTomcat4.1.37
ApacheTomcat5.5.0
ApacheTomcat5.5.1
ApacheTomcat5.5.2
ApacheTomcat5.5.3
ApacheTomcat5.5.4
ApacheTomcat5.5.5
ApacheTomcat5.5.6
ApacheTomcat5.5.7
ApacheTomcat5.5.8
ApacheTomcat5.5.9
ApacheTomcat5.5.10
ApacheTomcat5.5.11

Showing 50 of 82 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2370?
Apache Tomcat 4.1.0 through 4.1.37, 5.5.0 through 5.5.26, and 6.0.0 through 6.0.16, when a RequestDispatcher is used, performs path normalization before removing the query string from the URI, which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a request parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-2370?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2370 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 52.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2370?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST