CVE-2007-1355: Apache Tomcat Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4c6x-gfc8-c26r
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2007-1355 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Apache Tomcat libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache tomcat vulnerable to cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.1.37, 5.5.24, 6.0.11.

CVE-2007-1355 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2007-1355
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4c6x-gfc8-c26r
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Apache Tomcat
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2007-1355

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache Tomcat dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.apache.tomcat:jsp-api fixed: 4.1.37 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>jsp-api</artifactId>
    <version>4.1.37</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat:jsp-api fixed: 5.5.24 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>jsp-api</artifactId>
    <version>5.5.24</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat:jsp-api fixed: 6.0.11 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>jsp-api</artifactId>
    <version>6.0.11</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat:jsp-api fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>jsp-api</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat:jsp-api fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>jsp-api</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat:servlet-api fixed: 4.1.37 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>servlet-api</artifactId>
    <version>4.1.37</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat:servlet-api fixed: 5.5.24 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>servlet-api</artifactId>
    <version>5.5.24</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat:servlet-api fixed: 6.0.11 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>servlet-api</artifactId>
    <version>6.0.11</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat:servlet-api fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>servlet-api</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat:servlet-api fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>servlet-api</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomcat

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2007-1355, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomcat

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache Tomcat in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.1.37), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomcat command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Apache Tomcat, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the appdev/sample/web/hello.jsp example application in Tomcat 4.0.0 through 4.0.6, 4.1.0 through 4.1.36, 5.0.0 through 5.0.30, 5.5.0 through 5.5.23, and 6.0.0 through 6.0.10 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the test parameter and unspecified vectors.

CVE-2007-1355 Affected Apache Tomcat Versions

10 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.1.375.5.246.0.11
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.tomcat:jsp-api
maven/org.apache.tomcat/jsp-api
Maven
≥ 4.1.0
< 4.1.37
4.1.37
org.apache.tomcat:jsp-api
maven/org.apache.tomcat/jsp-api
Maven
≥ 5.5.0
< 5.5.24
5.5.24
org.apache.tomcat:jsp-api
maven/org.apache.tomcat/jsp-api
Maven
≥ 6.0.0
< 6.0.11
6.0.11
org.apache.tomcat:jsp-api
maven/org.apache.tomcat/jsp-api
Maven
≤ 5.0.30
≥ 5.0.0
org.apache.tomcat:jsp-api
maven/org.apache.tomcat/jsp-api
Maven
≥ 4.0.0
≤ 4.0.6
org.apache.tomcat:servlet-api
maven/org.apache.tomcat/servlet-api
Maven
≥ 4.1.0
< 4.1.37
4.1.37
org.apache.tomcat:servlet-api
maven/org.apache.tomcat/servlet-api
Maven
≥ 5.5.0
< 5.5.24
5.5.24
org.apache.tomcat:servlet-api
maven/org.apache.tomcat/servlet-api
Maven
≥ 6.0.0
< 6.0.11
6.0.11
org.apache.tomcat:servlet-api
maven/org.apache.tomcat/servlet-api
Maven
≥ 5.0.0
≤ 5.0.30
org.apache.tomcat:servlet-api
maven/org.apache.tomcat/servlet-api
Maven
≥ 4.0.0
≤ 4.0.6

References

NVD — CVE-2007-1355 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-1355
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/343... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34377
Apache Tomcat Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/tomcat
lists.apache.org/thread.html/29dc6c2... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/29dc6c2b625789e70a9c4756b5a327e6547273ff8bde7e0327af48c5%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/29dc6c2... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/29dc6c2b625789e70a9c4756b5a327e6547273ff8bde7e0327af48c5@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/c62b0e3... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/c62b0e3a7bf23342352a5810c640a94b6db69957c5c19db507004d74%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/c62b0e3... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/c62b0e3a7bf23342352a5810c640a94b6db69957c5c19db507004d74@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb71997... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb71997f506c6cc8b530dd845c084995a9878098846c7b4eacfae8db3%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb71997... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb71997f506c6cc8b530dd845c084995a9878098846c7b4eacfae8db3@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6111
www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-pac... WEB
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-November/msg00525.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://community.ca.com/blogs/casecurityresponseblog/archive/2009/01/23.aspx
h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/techsupp... WEB
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01178795
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jun/msg00002.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2008-06... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0630.html
sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do WEB
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-239312-1
support.apple.com/kb/ht2163 WEB
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2163
support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymou... WEB
http://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=197540
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-4.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-5.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-6.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0261.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-1355?
CVE-2007-1355 is a security vulnerability in Apache Tomcat involving Apache Tomcat Vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Apache Tomcat versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.1.37, 5.5.24, 6.0.11 across affected packages: org.apache.tomcat:jsp-api, org.apache.tomcat:servlet-api.
What version fixes CVE-2007-1355?
Upgrading to 4.1.37, 5.5.24, 6.0.11 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jsp-api affected?
Yes, org.apache.tomcat:jsp-api is affected in releases prior to 4.1.37, 5.5.24, 6.0.11, Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to 4.1.37, 5.5.24, 6.0.11, Latest secure release or later.
Is servlet-api affected?
Yes, org.apache.tomcat:servlet-api is affected in releases prior to 4.1.37, 5.5.24, 6.0.11, Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to 4.1.37, 5.5.24, 6.0.11, Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2007-1355?
CVE-2007-1355 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2007-1355?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomcat'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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