#VU64544 Code Injection in Apache Tomcat - CVE-2013-4444

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64544

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-4444

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Tomcat
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing outdated java.io.File code and a custom JMX configuration. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code by uploading and accessing a JSP file.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Tomcat: 7.0.0 - 7.0.39

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External links
https://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0075.html
https://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=144498216801440&w=2
https://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/24/12
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Jan/23
https://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html
https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3447
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69728
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030834
https://h20564.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04851013

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.