CVE-2023-28708

Apache Tomcat: JSESSIONID Cookie missing secure attribute in some configurations

Description

When using the RemoteIpFilter with requests received from a reverse proxy via HTTP that include the X-Forwarded-Proto header set to https, session cookies created by Apache Tomcat 11.0.0-M1 to 11.0.0.-M2, 10.1.0-M1 to 10.1.5, 9.0.0-M1 to 9.0.71 and 8.5.0 to 8.5.85 did not include the secure attribute. This could result in the user agent transmitting the session cookie over an insecure channel.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Tomcat
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/hdksc59z3s7tm39x0pp33mtwdrt8qr67 patch vendor advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28708?
CVE-2023-28708 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-28708?
To fix CVE-2023-28708, 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-2023-28708 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-28708 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-28708?
CVE-2023-28708 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Tomcat.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.