Actively exploited
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog since March 25, 2022.
CVE-2017-12615
Apache Tomcat on Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Added to KEV March 25, 2022
Alert details
- Source feed
- CISA KEV
- CVE ID
- CVE-2017-12615
- CWE
- CWE-434
- Affected products
- Tomcat · Apache Tomcat · Apache
What happened
When running Apache Tomcat on Windows with HTTP PUTs enabled, it is possible to upload a JSP file to the server via a specially crafted request. This JSP could then be requested and any code it contained would be executed by the server.
What it means for your business
Apache Tomcat is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (CVE-2017-12615). When running Apache Tomcat on Windows with HTTP PUTs enabled, it is possible to upload a JSP file to the server via a specially crafted request. This JSP could then be requested and any code it contained would be executed by the server. CISA remediation due date: 2022-04-15. If you need help checking exposure, call (864) 335-9223.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: April 15, 2022
Sources
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