Remote Code Execution in Apache Tomcat Due to FileStore Configuration Issues
CVE-2020-9484

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache

Vendor
CVE Published:
20 May 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 93%

What is CVE-2020-9484?

This vulnerability in Apache Tomcat arises when an attacker can manipulate a file's contents and name on the server while the server's PersistenceManager is using a FileStore configuration. If the sessionAttributeValueClassNameFilter is set to 'null' or a permissive value, an attacker familiar with the file's relative path can exploit this flaw. By sending a perfectly crafted request, the attacker can trigger remote code execution through the deserialization of the compromised file.

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Affected Version(s)

Apache Tomcat Apache Tomcat 10.0.0-M1 to 10.0.0-M4, 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.34, 8.5.0 to 8.5.54, 7.0.0 to 7.0.103

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

EPSS Score

93% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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