Unchecked Error Condition Vulnerability Affects Apache Tomcat
CVE-2024-52316

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Tomcat
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 November 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

This vulnerability within Apache Tomcat arises from the potential for authentication bypass when a custom Jakarta Authentication ServerAuthContext encounters an exception. If this exception occurs without a corresponding HTTP status indicating failure, the system may erroneously allow the user to pass through authentication checks. Currently, there are no known Jakarta Authentication components that exhibit such behavior, highlighting the importance of proper configuration to prevent unauthorized access. Users of affected versions are strongly advised to upgrade to the latest secure releases to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Tomcat 11.0.0-M1 <= 11.0.0-M26

Apache Tomcat 10.1.0-M1 <= 10.1.30

Apache Tomcat 9.0.0-M1 <= 9.0.95

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.

CVE-2024-52316
Created by TAM-K592

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/lopzlqh91jj9n334g02om08sb...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

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