Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.apache.tomcat.experimental/tomcat-embed-programmatic

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-f4qf-m5gf-8jm8
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-21733 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) apache tomcat vulnerable to generation vulnerability (CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information) affecting Apache Tomcat libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache tomcat vulnerable to generation of error message containing sensitive information. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 9.0.44, 8.5.64.

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pkg:maven/org.apache.tomcat.experimental/tomcat-embed-programmatic

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.apache.tomcat.experimental/tomcat-embed-programmatic. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-f4qf-m5gf-8jm8 CVE-2024-21733 MODERATE Apache Tomcat vulnerable to Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information

CVE-2024-21733 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-21733
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f4qf-m5gf-8jm8
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information
Affected Product Apache Tomcat
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-21733

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-coyote fixed: 9.0.44 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat-coyote</artifactId>
    <version>9.0.44</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core fixed: 8.5.64 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat.embed</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat-embed-core</artifactId>
    <version>8.5.64</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core fixed: 9.0.44 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat.embed</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat-embed-core</artifactId>
    <version>9.0.44</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote fixed: 8.5.64 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat-coyote</artifactId>
    <version>8.5.64</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat.experimental:tomcat-embed-programmatic fixed: 9.0.44 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat.experimental</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat-embed-programmatic</artifactId>
    <version>9.0.44</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-2024-21733, 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 9.0.44), 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-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information, where the product generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data. 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

Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information vulnerability in Apache Tomcat. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 8.5.7 through 8.5.63, from 9.0.0-M11 through 9.0.43. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 8.5.64 onwards or 9.0.44 onwards, which contain a fix for the issue.

CVE-2024-21733 Affected Apache Tomcat Versions

5 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
9.0.448.5.64
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote
maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat-coyote
Maven
≥ 9.0.0-M11
< 9.0.44
9.0.44
org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core
maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed/tomcat-embed-core
Maven
≥ 8.5.7
< 8.5.64
8.5.64
org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core
maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed/tomcat-embed-core
Maven
≥ 9.0.0-M11
< 9.0.44
9.0.44
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote
maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat-coyote
Maven
≥ 8.5.7
< 8.5.64
8.5.64
org.apache.tomcat.experimental:tomcat-embed-programmatic
maven/org.apache.tomcat.experimental/tomcat-embed-programmatic
Maven
≥ 9.0.43
< 9.0.44
9.0.44

References

NVD — CVE-2024-21733 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-21733
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/86ccc43940861703c2be96a5f35384407522125a
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/ce4b154e7b48f66bd98858626347747cd2514311
Apache Tomcat Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/tomcat
lists.apache.org/thread/h9bjqdd0odj6... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/h9bjqdd0odj6lhs2o96qgowcc6hb0cfz
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce... WEB
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00009.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240216-0005
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://tomcat.apache.org/security-8.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://tomcat.apache.org/security-9.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176951/Apache-Tomcat-8.5.63-9.0.43-HTTP-Response-Smuggling.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/19/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21733?
CVE-2024-21733 is a security vulnerability in Apache Tomcat involving Apache Tomcat vulnerable to Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information under CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information.
Which Apache Tomcat versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 9.0.44, 8.5.64 across affected packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote, org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core, org.apache.tomcat.experimental:tomcat-embed-programmatic.
What version fixes CVE-2024-21733?
Upgrading to 9.0.44, 8.5.64 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is tomcat-coyote affected?
Yes, org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote is affected in releases prior to 9.0.44, 8.5.64. Upgrade your dependency to 9.0.44, 8.5.64 or later.
Is tomcat-embed-core affected?
Yes, org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core is affected in releases prior to 8.5.64, 9.0.44. Upgrade your dependency to 8.5.64, 9.0.44 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-21733?
CVE-2024-21733 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-21733?
CVE-2024-21733 is classified under CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information (The product generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-21733?
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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