CVE-2015-5346: Apache Tomcat Improper Neutralization Of Input During Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2015-5346?

CVE-2015-5346 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').

Q: Which Apache Tomcat versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 9.0.0.M2, 8.0.31, 7.0.66 across affected packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2015-5346?

Upgrading to 9.0.0.M2, 8.0.31, 7.0.66 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is tomcat affected?

Yes, org.apache.tomcat:tomcat is affected in releases prior to 9.0.0.M2, 8.0.31, 7.0.66. Upgrade your dependency to 9.0.0.M2, 8.0.31, 7.0.66 or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-5346?

CVE-2015-5346 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-5346?

CVE-2015-5346 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.).

Q: How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2015-5346?

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.

HIGH

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jrcp-c39h-r29x

CVSS 8.1

CWE-79

Published 2022-05-14

Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-5346 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.1) 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 9.0.0.M2, 8.0.31, 7.0.66.

CVE-2015-5346 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-5346

GHSA Identifier GHSA-jrcp-c39h-r29x

Severity HIGH

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1

CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Affected Product Apache Tomcat

Package Ecosystem Maven

Published Date 2022-05-14

Last Updated 2024-02-22

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)

Attack Complexity High (AC:H)

Privileges Required None (PR:N)

User Interaction None (UI:N)

Scope Unchanged (S:U)

Confidentiality High (C:H)

Integrity High (I:H)

Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2015-5346

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: 9.0.0.M2

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>9.0.0.M2</version>
</dependency>

org.apache.tomcat:tomcat fixed: 8.0.31

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>8.0.31</version>
</dependency>

org.apache.tomcat:tomcat fixed: 7.0.66

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>7.0.66</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-2015-5346, 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 9.0.0.M2), 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

Session fixation vulnerability in Apache Tomcat 7.x before 7.0.66, 8.x before 8.0.30, and 9.x before 9.0.0.M2, when different session settings are used for deployments of multiple versions of the same web application, might allow remote attackers to hijack web sessions by leveraging use of a requestedSessionSSL field for an unintended request, related to CoyoteAdapter.java and Request.java.

CVE-2015-5346 Affected Apache Tomcat Versions

3 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

9.0.0.M28.0.317.0.66

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat	Maven	≥ 9.0.0.M1 < 9.0.0.M2 All 1 versions 9.0.0.M1	9.0.0.M2
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat	Maven	≥ 8.0.0.RC1 < 8.0.31	8.0.31
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat	Maven	≥ 7.0.0 < 7.0.66	7.0.66

References

NVD — CVE-2015-5346 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5346

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/04164c1f01b973e548d95511d417f414ca723cb8

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/6287be37d8d06c320215c45f7e2b8380411692e0

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/83679b99cd40caa401d173c8f8e72fc98eb5d5be

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/apache/tomcat80/commit/41fbee7ba15435a831f765597ff907c56ebf2169

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/apache/tomcat80/commit/c39b7ffc2145644f7f3cf9e3cd4aada5048e56a0

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

https://web.archive.org/web/20160912063818/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83323

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

https://web.archive.org/web/20160321234551/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035069

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180531-0001

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-09

lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9136ff... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9136ff5b13e4f1941360b5a309efee2c114a14855578c3a2cbe5d19c@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E

lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9136ff... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9136ff5b13e4f1941360b5a309efee2c114a14855578c3a2cbe5d19c%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E

h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/pu... WEB

https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05158626

h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/pu... WEB

https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05150442

Apache Tomcat Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/apache/tomcat

bz.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.c... WEB

https://bz.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=58809

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa118

access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016:10... WEB

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1088

access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016:10... WEB

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1087

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00047.html

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00069.html

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00085.html

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135890/Apache-Tomcat-Session-Fixation.html

rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016-10... WEB

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1089.html

rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016-20... WEB

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2046.html

rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016-28... WEB

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2807.html

rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016-28... WEB

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2808.html

seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/feb/14... WEB

http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Feb/143

svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB

http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1713184

svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB

http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1713185

svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB

http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1713187

svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB

http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1723414

svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB

http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1723506

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

http://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

http://tomcat.apache.org/security-8.html

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

http://tomcat.apache.org/security-9.html

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3530

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3552

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3609

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2016-2867206.html

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2016-3090545.html

www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3024-1 WEB

http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3024-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5346?

CVE-2015-5346 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 9.0.0.M2, 8.0.31, 7.0.66 across affected packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat.

What version fixes CVE-2015-5346?

Upgrading to 9.0.0.M2, 8.0.31, 7.0.66 (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 9.0.0.M2, 8.0.31, 7.0.66. Upgrade your dependency to 9.0.0.M2, 8.0.31, 7.0.66 or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-5346?

CVE-2015-5346 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-5346?

CVE-2015-5346 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-2015-5346?

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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CVSS V3

8.1 HIGH

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)

Attack Complexity High (AC:H)

Privileges Required None (PR:N)

User Interaction None (UI:N)

Scope Unchanged (S:U)

Confidentiality High (C:H)

Integrity High (I:H)

Availability High (A:H)

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Advisory Metadata

Source ID: GHSA-jrcp-c39h-r29x
Schema Version: 1.4.0
Published: 2022-05-14 03:13
Last Modified: 2024-02-22 18:33
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