CVE-2011-1183

Description

Apache Tomcat 7.0.11, when web.xml has no login configuration, does not follow security constraints, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via HTTP requests to a meta-data complete web application. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2011-1088 and CVE-2011-1419.

5.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.72% Top 30%

Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12701	vdb entry signature
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47196	vdb entry
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8187	third party advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2011/Apr/96	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/517362/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1087643	patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66675	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1183?: CVE-2011-1183 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-1183?: To fix CVE-2011-1183, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-1183 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-1183 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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