CVE-2011-0013: Apache Tomcat Improper Neutralization Of Input During Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3p86-xgrq-m6p6
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-0013 is a MODERATE improper neutralization of input during 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 improper neutralization of input during web page generation in apache tomcat. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.5.32, 6.0.30, 7.0.6.

CVE-2011-0013 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-0013
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3p86-xgrq-m6p6
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-2011-0013

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: 5.5.32 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>5.5.32</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat fixed: 6.0.30 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>6.0.30</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat fixed: 7.0.6 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>7.0.6</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-2011-0013, 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 5.5.32), 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 HTML Manager Interface in Apache Tomcat 5.5 before 5.5.32, 6.0 before 6.0.30, and 7.0 before 7.0.6 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML, as demonstrated via the display-name tag.

CVE-2011-0013 Affected Apache Tomcat Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.5.326.0.307.0.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat
Maven
≥ 5.5.0
< 5.5.32
5.5.32
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat
Maven
≥ 6.0.0
< 6.0.30
6.0.30
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat
Maven
≥ 7.0.0
< 7.0.6
7.0.6

References

support.apple.com/kb/ht5002 WEB
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5002
NVD — CVE-2011-0013 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-0013
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/58223c5ecc0751c3642c810f291b8f033d33b97f
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat55/commit/863d77c7d321245de019ac32252828e0a025c5b4
web.archive.org/web/20151017023138/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20151017023138/http://secunia.com/advisories/57126
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20120213130147/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46174
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20120126070320/http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025026
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20120126065143/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516209/30/90/threaded
web.archive.org/web/20111229163935/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20111229163935/http://secunia.com/advisories/43192
web.archive.org/web/20111227000129/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20111227000129/http://secunia.com/advisories/45022
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A19269
Apache Tomcat Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/tomcat
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14945
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12878
lists.apache.org/thread.html/r584a71... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r584a714f141eff7b1c358d4679288177bd4ca4558e9999d15867d4b5@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/r3aacc4... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r3aacc40356defc3f248aa504b1e48e819dd0471a0a83349080c6bcbf@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/8dcaf7c... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/8dcaf7c3894d66cb717646ea1504ea6e300021c85bb4e677dc16b1aa@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/06cfb63... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/06cfb634bc7bf37af7d8f760f118018746ad8efbd519c4b789ac9c2e@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=675786
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-0013
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2011:18... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:1845
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2011:08... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:0897
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2011:08... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:0896
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2011:07... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:0791
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00003.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-04/msg00000.html
marc.info/ WEB
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=130168502603566&w=2
marc.info/ WEB
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=132215163318824&w=2
marc.info/ WEB
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=136485229118404&w=2
marc.info/ WEB
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139344343412337&w=2
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8093
support.novell.com/docs/readmes/infodo... WEB
http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5098550.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-5.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_5.5.32
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-6.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_6.0.30
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_7.0.6_%28released_14_Jan_2011%29
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2160
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:030

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-0013?
CVE-2011-0013 is a security vulnerability in Apache Tomcat involving Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation in Apache Tomcat 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 5.5.32, 6.0.30, 7.0.6 across affected packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat.
What version fixes CVE-2011-0013?
Upgrading to 5.5.32, 6.0.30, 7.0.6 (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 5.5.32, 6.0.30, 7.0.6. Upgrade your dependency to 5.5.32, 6.0.30, 7.0.6 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-0013?
CVE-2011-0013 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-2011-0013?
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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