CVE-2010-4312: Apache Tomcat Apache Tomcat Has Cookies Without Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pvjh-7h8q-q56r
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CWE-1004
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-4312 is a MODERATE apache tomcat has cookies without vulnerability (CWE-1004: Sensitive Cookie Without 'HttpOnly' Flag) affecting Apache Tomcat libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache tomcat has cookies without httponly flag in set-cookie header. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.0.35.

CVE-2010-4312 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-4312
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pvjh-7h8q-q56r
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-1004: Sensitive Cookie Without 'HttpOnly' Flag
Affected Product Apache Tomcat
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2010-4312

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: 6.0.35 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>6.0.35</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-2010-4312, 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 6.0.35), 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-1004: Sensitive Cookie Without 'HttpOnly' Flag, where the product uses a cookie to store sensitive information, but the cookie is not marked with the httponly flag. 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

The default configuration of Apache Tomcat 6.x does not include the HTTPOnly flag in a Set-Cookie header, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack a session via script access to a cookie.

CVE-2010-4312 Affected Apache Tomcat Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.0.35
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat
Maven
≥ 6.0.0
< 6.0.35
6.0.35

References

NVD — CVE-2010-4312 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-4312
bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.c... WEB
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=608286
Apache Tomcat Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/tomcat
launchpad.net/bugs/cve/cve-2010-4... WEB
https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2010-4312
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-4312
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2010-4312

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4312?
CVE-2010-4312 is a security vulnerability in Apache Tomcat involving Apache Tomcat has cookies without HTTPOnly flag in Set-Cookie header under CWE-1004: Sensitive Cookie Without 'HttpOnly' Flag.
Which Apache Tomcat versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.0.35 across affected packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat.
What version fixes CVE-2010-4312?
Upgrading to 6.0.35 (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 6.0.35. Upgrade your dependency to 6.0.35 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2010-4312?
CVE-2010-4312 is classified under CWE-1004: Sensitive Cookie Without 'HttpOnly' Flag (The product uses a cookie to store sensitive information, but the cookie is not marked with the HttpOnly flag.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2010-4312?
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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