🛡️ CVE-2015-5351 — tomcat
Description
Apache Tomcat allows remote attackers to bypass a CSRF protection mechanism by using a token
The (1) Manager and (2) Host Manager applications in Apache Tomcat 7.x before 7.0.68, 8.x before 8.0.31, and 9.x before 9.0.0.M2 establish sessions and send CSRF tokens for arbitrary new requests, which allows remote attackers to bypass a CSRF protection mechanism by using a token.
How this vulnerability can be exploited
This issue can be reached over the network, attack complexity is low, an attacker needs no privileges on the target. A user must be tricked into taking some action. The scope is unchanged, so the impact stays within the vulnerable component. Rated impact: confidentiality high, integrity high, availability high.
Weakness class
CVE-2015-5351 is classified as CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). A state-changing request is accepted without proof it was intended, so another site can trigger it using the victim's session.
Affected software
CVE-2015-5351 is recorded against 1 package.
- org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (from 9.0.0.M0 up to 9.0.0.M2)
Timeline and source
Published on 14 May 2022 and last revised on 18 February 2024. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
nvd.nist.gov (Advisory)
access.redhat.com (Web)
access.redhat.com (Web)
bto.bluecoat.com (Web)
github.com (Package)
h20566.www2.hpe.com (Web)
h20566.www2.hpe.com (Web)
lists.apache.org (Web)
lists.apache.org (Web)
security.gentoo.org (Web)
security.netapp.com (Web)
softwaresupport.hpe.com (Web)
web.archive.org (Web)
web.archive.org (Web)
lists.opensuse.org (Web)
Details
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat | 9.0.0.M0 | 9.0.0.M2 |
References
Similar Threats
- Unknown CLSA-2025-1751500955
- Unknown CLSA-2025-1753056170
- Unknown CLSA-2025-1756253007
- Unknown CLSA-2025-1761005194
- Unknown CLSA-2025-1763338014
More CVE 2015 advisories
Browse all of CVE 2015 in the advisory index.
Site Security Check
Is tomcat part of your stack?
CVE-2015-5351 is rated CVSS 8.0 High. BotEraser scans your installation against known CVE records and tells you whether this vulnerability applies to the versions you actually run.
Scan My Site Free →No credit card required · Results in minutes
ⓘ Data Notice: The information presented above has been compiled from publicly available internet sources. Boteraser aggregates this data solely for informational purposes and does not independently classify, evaluate, or endorse any findings about the vulnerabilities listed. The accuracy and completeness of this information is the sole responsibility of the original publishers. Boteraser and its operators accept no liability for any decisions made based on this data.