CVE-2023-45648

Apache Tomcat: Trailer header parsing too lenient

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Tomcat.Tomcat from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.0-M11, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.13, from 9.0.0-M1 through 9.0.81 and from 8.5.0 through 8.5.93 did not correctly parse HTTP trailer headers. A specially crafted, invalid trailer header could cause Tomcat to treat a single request as multiple requests leading to the possibility of request smuggling when behind a reverse proxy. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.0-M12 onwards, 10.1.14 onwards, 9.0.81 onwards or 8.5.94 onwards, which fix the issue.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.73% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Tomcat
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45648?
CVE-2023-45648 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-45648?
To fix CVE-2023-45648, 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-2023-45648 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-45648 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-45648?
CVE-2023-45648 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Tomcat.
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