CVE-2011-1419: Apache Tomcat Apache Tomcat Does Not Follow Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vch7-92vf-jm44
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CWE-284
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-1419 is a MODERATE apache tomcat does not follow vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Apache Tomcat libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache tomcat does not follow servletsecurity annotations. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.0.11.

CVE-2011-1419 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-1419
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vch7-92vf-jm44
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Apache Tomcat
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2011-1419

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: 7.0.11 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>7.0.11</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-2011-1419, 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 7.0.11), 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. 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 7.0.11, when web.xml has no security constraints, does not follow ServletSecurity annotations, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via HTTP requests to a web application. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2011-1088.

CVE-2011-1419 Affected Apache Tomcat Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.0.11
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat
Maven
≥ 7.0
< 7.0.11
7.0.11

References

NVD — CVE-2011-1419 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-1419
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/0ff4905158b77787a7f3aca55c9dec93456665dc
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/3e5b0455483eed55752047073e92403bfca8d3ec
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/659... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65971
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/661... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66154
Apache Tomcat Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/tomcat
web.archive.org/web/20110307182442/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20110307182442/http://markmail.org/message/yzmyn44f5aetmm2r
web.archive.org/web/20110323002552/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20110323002552/http://markmail.org/message/lzx5273wsgl5pob6
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20170202135440/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46685
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
marc.info/ WEB
http://marc.info/?l=tomcat-user&m=129966773405409&w=2
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1079752
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1419?
CVE-2011-1419 is a security vulnerability in Apache Tomcat involving Apache Tomcat does not follow ServletSecurity annotations under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Apache Tomcat versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.0.11 across affected packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat.
What version fixes CVE-2011-1419?
Upgrading to 7.0.11 (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 7.0.11. Upgrade your dependency to 7.0.11 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-1419?
CVE-2011-1419 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2011-1419?
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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