CVE-2011-1582: Apache Tomcat Access Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3xpj-jgv5-q4vv
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-1582 is a MODERATE access restriction bypass vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Apache Tomcat libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves access restriction bypass in apache tomcat. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.0.14.

CVE-2011-1582 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-1582
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3xpj-jgv5-q4vv
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-2011-1582

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: 7.0.14 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>7.0.14</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-2011-1582, 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 7.0.14), 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 7.0.12 and 7.0.13 processes the first request to a servlet without following security constraints that have been configured through annotations, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via HTTP requests. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2011-1088, CVE-2011-1183, and CVE-2011-1419.

CVE-2011-1582 Affected Apache Tomcat Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.0.14
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat
Maven
≥ 7.0.12
< 7.0.14
7.0.14

References

NVD — CVE-2011-1582 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-1582
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/299b26af66793438c323ea6b18462fa44683080f
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/675... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67515
Apache Tomcat Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/tomcat
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20111110135226/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/518032/100/0/threaded
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20170202135510/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47886
mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/www-announ... WEB
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/www-announce/201105.mbox/%3C4DD26E30.2060103@apache.org%3E
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8256
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1100832
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_7.0.14_%28released_12_May_2011%29

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1582?
CVE-2011-1582 is a security vulnerability in Apache Tomcat involving Access restriction bypass in Apache Tomcat under General Security Weakness.
Which Apache Tomcat versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.0.14 across affected packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat.
What version fixes CVE-2011-1582?
Upgrading to 7.0.14 (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 7.0.14. Upgrade your dependency to 7.0.14 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-1582?
CVE-2011-1582 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2011-1582?
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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