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CVE-2008-0128

5.0 · MEDIUM

The SingleSignOn Valve (org.apache.catalina.authenticator.SingleSignOn) in Apache Tomcat before 5.5.21 does not set the secure flag for the JSESSIONIDSSO cookie in an https session, which can cause…

Published Jan 23, 2008apacheCWE-16EPSS 19.62%

Overview

CVE-2008-0128 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache tomcat. It was published on January 23, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The SingleSignOn Valve (org.apache.catalina.authenticator.SingleSignOn) in Apache Tomcat before 5.5.21 does not set the secure flag for the JSESSIONIDSSO cookie in an https session, which can cause the cookie to be sent in http requests and make it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update tomcat to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
apachetomcat0Affected

References

Refcommunity.ca.com/blogs/casecurityresponseblog/archive/2009/01/23.aspxRefissues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=41217Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-03/msg00001.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0630.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/28549Refsecunia.com/advisories/28552Refsecunia.com/advisories/29242Refsecunia.com/advisories/31493Refsecunia.com/advisories/33668Refsecurity-tracker.debian.net/tracker/CVE-2008-0128

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0128?

CVE-2008-0128 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache tomcat. It was published on January 23, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-0128?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-0128?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update tomcat to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-0128?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-0128 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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