CVE-2012-4431
UnknownEPSS 9.15%
Last modified
CVE-2012-4431 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. org/apache/catalina/filters/CsrfPreventionFilter.java in Apache Tomcat 6.x before 6.0.36 and 7.x before 7.0.32 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection mechanism via a request that lacks a session identifier.. EPSS estimates a 9.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
org/apache/catalina/filters/CsrfPreventionFilter.java in Apache Tomcat 6.x before 6.0.36 and 7.x before 7.0.32 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection mechanism via a request that lacks a session identifier.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.0 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.1 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.2 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.3 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.4 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.5 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.6 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.7 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.8 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.9 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.10 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.11 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.12 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.13 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.14 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.15 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.16 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.17 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.18 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.19 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.20 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.24 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.26 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.27 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.28 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.29 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.30 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.31 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.32 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.33 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.35 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 7.0.0 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 7.0.1 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 7.0.2 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 7.0.3 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 7.0.4 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 7.0.5 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 7.0.6 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 7.0.7 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 7.0.8 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 7.0.9 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 7.0.10 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 7.0.11 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 7.0.12 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 7.0.13 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 7.0.14 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 7.0.15 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 7.0.16 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 7.0.17 |
Showing 50 of 59 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://tomcat.apache.org/security-6.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://tomcat.apache.org/security-6.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-4431?
org/apache/catalina/filters/CsrfPreventionFilter.java in Apache Tomcat 6.x before 6.0.36 and 7.x before 7.0.32 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection mechanism via a request that lacks a session identifier.
How severe is CVE-2012-4431?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4431 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4431?
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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