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CVE-2008-5515

UnknownEPSS 18.68%

Last modified

CVE-2008-5515 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apache Tomcat 4.1.0 through 4.1.39, 5.5.0 through 5.5.27, 6.0.0 through 6.0.18, and possibly earlier versions normalizes the target pathname before filtering the query string when using the RequestDispatcher method, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and conduct directory traversal attacks via .. (dot dot) sequences and the WEB-INF directory in a Request.. EPSS estimates a 18.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Tomcat 4.1.0 through 4.1.39, 5.5.0 through 5.5.27, 6.0.0 through 6.0.18, and possibly earlier versions normalizes the target pathname before filtering the query string when using the RequestDispatcher method, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and conduct directory traversal attacks via .. (dot dot) sequences and the WEB-INF directory in a Request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
18.68%

96.9th 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
ApacheTomcat4.1.10
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
ApacheTomcat4.1.38
ApacheTomcat4.1.39
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
ApacheTomcat5.5.12
ApacheTomcat5.5.13
ApacheTomcat5.5.14
ApacheTomcat5.5.15

Showing 50 of 80 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5515?
Apache Tomcat 4.1.0 through 4.1.39, 5.5.0 through 5.5.27, 6.0.0 through 6.0.18, and possibly earlier versions normalizes the target pathname before filtering the query string when using the RequestDispatcher method, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and conduct directory traversal attacks via .. (dot dot) sequences and the WEB-INF directory in a Request.
How severe is CVE-2008-5515?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5515 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5515?
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