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CVE-2013-4444: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

May 13, 2022 (updated August 17, 2023)

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Apache Tomcat 7.x before 7.0.40, in certain situations involving outdated java.io.File code and a custom JMX configuration, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading and accessing a JSP file.

References

  • archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0075.html
  • marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=144498216801440&w=2
  • openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/24/12
  • seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Jan/23
  • tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html
  • www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3447
  • www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html
  • www.securityfocus.com/bid/69728
  • www.securitytracker.com/id/1030834
  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-h6c8-x5r3-pm88
  • h20564.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04851013
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-4444

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Affected versions

All versions starting from 7.0 before 7.0.40

Fixed versions

  • 7.0.40

Solution

Upgrade to version 7.0.40 or above.

Impact 6.8 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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Weakness

  • CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
  • CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Source file

maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat/CVE-2013-4444.yml

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