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CVE-2009-2693

UnknownEPSS 9.64%

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CVE-2009-2693 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in Apache Tomcat 5.5.0 through 5.5.28 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.20 allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in an entry in a WAR file, as demonstrated by a ../../bin/catalina.bat entry.. EPSS estimates a 9.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Apache Tomcat 5.5.0 through 5.5.28 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.20 allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in an entry in a WAR file, as demonstrated by a ../../bin/catalina.bat entry.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
9.64%

94.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
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
ApacheTomcat5.5.16
ApacheTomcat5.5.17
ApacheTomcat5.5.18
ApacheTomcat5.5.19
ApacheTomcat5.5.20
ApacheTomcat5.5.21
ApacheTomcat5.5.22
ApacheTomcat5.5.23
ApacheTomcat5.5.24
ApacheTomcat5.5.25
ApacheTomcat5.5.26
ApacheTomcat5.5.27
ApacheTomcat5.5.28
ApacheTomcat6.0
ApacheTomcat6.0.0
ApacheTomcat6.0.1
ApacheTomcat6.0.2
ApacheTomcat6.0.3
ApacheTomcat6.0.4
ApacheTomcat6.0.5
ApacheTomcat6.0.6
ApacheTomcat6.0.7
ApacheTomcat6.0.8
ApacheTomcat6.0.9
ApacheTomcat6.0.10
ApacheTomcat6.0.11
ApacheTomcat6.0.12
ApacheTomcat6.0.13
ApacheTomcat6.0.14
ApacheTomcat6.0.15
ApacheTomcat6.0.16
ApacheTomcat6.0.17
ApacheTomcat6.0.18
ApacheTomcat6.0.19

Showing 50 of 51 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2693?
Directory traversal vulnerability in Apache Tomcat 5.5.0 through 5.5.28 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.20 allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in an entry in a WAR file, as demonstrated by a ../../bin/catalina.bat entry.
How severe is CVE-2009-2693?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2693 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2693?
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