CVE-2007-3383: Apache Tomcat Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2007-3383 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)) affecting Apache Tomcat libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache tomcat sendmailservlet xss. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.
CVE-2007-3383 at a Glance
How to Fix CVE-2007-3383
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.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
<version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
<version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomcatHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2007-3383, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomcatAnalyze 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 the patched release), 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-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS), where the product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. 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
CVE-2007-3383 Affected Apache Tomcat Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
|
Maven |
≥ 4.0.0
≤ 4.0.6
|
|
|
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
|
Maven |
≥ 4.1.0
≤ 4.1.36
|
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"published" : "2022-05-01T18:13:14Z",
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"summary" : "Apache Tomcat SendMailServlet XSS",
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"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "http://tomcat.apache.org/security-4.html"
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