Cybersecurity Alerts

Apache Tomcat on Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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.

Required Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weakness Classification

CWE-434

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12615