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CVE-2011-2481

4.6 · MEDIUM

Apache Tomcat 7.0.x before 7.0.17 permits web applications to replace an XML parser used for other web applications, which allows local users to read or modify the (1) web.xml, (2) context.xml, or…

Published Aug 15, 2011apacheEPSS 0.84%

Overview

CVE-2011-2481 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache tomcat. It was published on August 15, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Apache Tomcat 7.0.x before 7.0.17 permits web applications to replace an XML parser used for other web applications, which allows local users to read or modify the (1) web.xml, (2) context.xml, or (3) tld files of arbitrary web applications via a crafted application that is loaded earlier than the target application. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of a CVE-2009-0783 regression.

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.

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139344343412337&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/57126Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1025924Refsvn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1137753Refsvn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1138788Reftomcat.apache.org/security-7.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/49147Refissues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=51395Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139344343412337&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/57126

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2481?

CVE-2011-2481 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache tomcat. It was published on August 15, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2011-2481?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-2481?

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-2011-2481?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2011-2481 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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