CVE-2024-21733

Apache Tomcat: Leaking of unrelated request bodies in default error page

Description

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.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 62.04% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Tomcat
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/h9bjqdd0odj6lhs2o96qgowcc6hb0cfz mailing list patch vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/19/2 mailing list patch third party advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176951/Apache-Tomcat-8.5.63-9.0.43-HTTP-Response-Smuggling.html
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240216-0005/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21733?
CVE-2024-21733 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-21733?
To fix CVE-2024-21733, 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-2024-21733 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-21733 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~62% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-21733?
CVE-2024-21733 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Tomcat.
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