CVE-2017-12615

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

When running Apache Tomcat 7.0.0 to 7.0.79 on Windows with HTTP PUTs enabled (e.g. via setting the readonly initialisation parameter of the Default to false) it was possible to upload a JSP file to the server via a specially crafted request. This JSP could then be requested and any code it contained would be executed by the server.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 94.36% Top 5%
KEV Since 
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Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Tomcat
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3113 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3080 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039392 broken link third party advisory vdb entry
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/8fcb1e2d5895413abcf266f011b9918ae03e0b7daceb118ffbf23f8c%40%3Cannounce.tomcat.apache.org%3E issue tracking mailing list
https://www.synology.com/support/security/Synology_SA_17_54_Tomcat third party advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0465 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://breaktoprotect.blogspot.com/2017/09/the-case-of-cve-2017-12615-tomcat-7-put.html exploit
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3114 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100901 broken link third party advisory vdb entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0466 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42953/ third party advisory vdb entry exploit
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171018-0001/ third party advisory
https://github.com/breaktoprotect/CVE-2017-12615 third party advisory exploit
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3081 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/388a323769f1dff84c9ec905455aa73fbcb20338e3c7eb131457f708%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E patch mailing list
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/845312a10aabbe2c499fca94003881d2c79fc993d85f34c1f5c77424%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E patch mailing list
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/3d19773b4cf0377db62d1e9328bf9160bf1819f04f988315086931d7%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E patch mailing list
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r6d03e45b81eab03580cf7f8bb51cb3e9a1b10a2cc0c6a2d3cc92ed0c%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E mailing list
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9136ff5b13e4f1941360b5a309efee2c114a14855578c3a2cbe5d19c%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E patch mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12615?
CVE-2017-12615 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-12615?
To fix CVE-2017-12615, 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-2017-12615 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2017-12615 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~94% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-12615?
CVE-2017-12615 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Tomcat.
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