CVE-2011-1088: Apache Tomcat Apache Tomcat Allows Remote Attackers Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mg4v-rf8p-ghqq
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-1088 is a MODERATE apache tomcat allows remote attackers vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Apache Tomcat libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache tomcat allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.0.10.

CVE-2011-1088 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-1088
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mg4v-rf8p-ghqq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Apache Tomcat
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2011-1088

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:tomcat fixed: 7.0.10 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>7.0.10</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-2011-1088, 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 7.0.10), 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 General Security Weakness. 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

Apache Tomcat 7.x before 7.0.10 does not follow ServletSecurity annotations, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via HTTP requests to a web application.

CVE-2011-1088 Affected Apache Tomcat Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.0.10
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat
Maven
≥ 7.0.0
< 7.0.10
7.0.10

References

NVD — CVE-2011-1088 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-1088
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/f528992ec6cd7b62c9ced5b3a7dc4cda6bfd1a5e
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/ee627412570268df47a075f5d4dc5f7debf39fad
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/ece65c1a428094b1c6c17de3d7593f64e1bb1286
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/dd10265436ea8b2fe35f1a8b09bc7390acbea269
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/dbac5e24759954daed3c584abb5d466fcf42dd4b
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/b1d1047a4c0a7754cabf57ac0303f92e4e77ef58
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/9c90bdc1ad942374b1bb6b147613497970b3c8e1
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/880b1a4fc424625b56c8bcd9ebf6bfe966a1dadd
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/63fd724e129b647b7d9026ae29513dd6b774b4b5
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/5c8560f3054982abaa476d87ec031c439d58d66e
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/3e5b0455483eed55752047073e92403bfca8d3ec
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/3ac2b5c1611af51ee5438fd32a3254a2de1878ce
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/2d7dbfe4c63a4242a9b28fdb662d91ceb7a84630
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/1b2d5e90d271ab087a36b556eb17519454170529
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/149af600532df6a24b1f7fc93607d764dfc9a7ea
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/13fe121edb6f2b597d2b82725f1b01296ac78ebd
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/0ff4905158b77787a7f3aca55c9dec93456665dc
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/0f95cb7401acdbfc9b65c878948b84bb496f2386
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/0a5a19f0c3b8d199b7335da5f88e956f59926673
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/02780bbc6089a12b19d3d5e5dc810455ac6bfe92
Apache Tomcat Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/tomcat
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/659... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65971
mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/www-announ... WEB
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/www-announce/201103.mbox/%3C4D6E74FF.7050106%40apache.org%3E
mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/www-announ... WEB
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/www-announce/201103.mbox/%3C4D6E74FF.7050106@apache.org%3E
markmail.org/message/lzx5273wsgl... WEB
http://markmail.org/message/lzx5273wsgl5pob6
markmail.org/message/yzmyn44f5ae... WEB
http://markmail.org/message/yzmyn44f5aetmm2r
secunia.com/advisories/43684 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/43684
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1076586
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1076587
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1077995
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html
www.osvdb.org/71027 WEB
http://www.osvdb.org/71027
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/517013/100/0/threaded
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46685
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025215
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0563

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1088?
CVE-2011-1088 is a security vulnerability in Apache Tomcat involving Apache Tomcat allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions under General Security Weakness.
Which Apache Tomcat versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.0.10 across affected packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat.
What version fixes CVE-2011-1088?
Upgrading to 7.0.10 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is tomcat affected?
Yes, org.apache.tomcat:tomcat is affected in releases prior to 7.0.10. Upgrade your dependency to 7.0.10 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-1088?
CVE-2011-1088 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2011-1088?
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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