🛡️ CVE-2011-2481 — tomcat
Description
Apache Tomcat Allows Replacing of XML Parser
Apache Tomcat 7.0.x before 7.0.17 permits web applications to replace an XML parser used for other web applications, which allows local users to read or modify the (1) web.xml, (2) context.xml, or (3) tld files of arbitrary web applications via a crafted application that is loaded earlier than the target application. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of a CVE-2009-0783 regression.
Weakness class
CVE-2011-2481 is classified as CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information. Information that should stay internal is disclosed to someone who is not authorised to see it.
Affected software
CVE-2011-2481 is recorded against 1 package.
- org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (from 7.0.0 up to 7.0.17)
Timeline and source
Published on 17 May 2022 and last revised on 21 February 2024. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
nvd.nist.gov (Advisory)
github.com (Web)
github.com (Package)
issues.apache.org (Web)
web.archive.org (Web)
web.archive.org (Web)
marc.info (Web)
svn.apache.org (Web)
svn.apache.org (Web)
tomcat.apache.org (Web)
Details
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat | 7.0.0 | 7.0.17 |
References
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