Apache Tomcat Default Servlet Open Redirect Vulnerability [CVE-2018-11784]
CVE Number – CVE-2018-11784
A vulnerability in Apache Tomcat could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct an open redirect attack on a targeted system.
The vulnerability is due to improper validation of URLs by the affected software when the default servlet returns a redirect to a directory. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a malicious URL to a targeted system. A successful exploit could cause the redirect to go to any URI of the attacker’s choice.
The Apache Software Foundation confirmed the vulnerability and released software updates.
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To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker may need access to trusted, internal networks behind a firewall in order to send a crafted URL to the targeted system. This access requirement may reduce the likelihood of a successful exploit.
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Administrators are advised to apply the appropriate software updates.
Administrators are advised to allow only trusted users to have network access.
Administrators are advised to monitor affected systems.
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The Apache Software Foundation released a security advisory at the following link: CVE-2018-11784
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The Apache Software Foundation released software updates at the following link: Apache Tomcat 9.0.12
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