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CVE-2017-12615

Apache Tomcat on Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Apache TomcatWeb servers
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CVSS
8.1High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 25 Mar 2022. Known ransomware useCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)99.6%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99.9% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline15 Apr 2022Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 19 Sep 2017, 13:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  2. 20 Sep 2017Exploit code publicExploit-DB
  3. 25 Mar 2022Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Public exploit code and templates 2

  • Webapps exploitApache Tomcat < 9.0.1 (Beta) / < 8.5.23 / < 8.0.47 / < 7.0.8 - JSP Upload Bypass / Remote Code Execution (1) 20 Sep 2017Exploit-DB
  • Scanner templateApache Tomcat Servers - Remote Code ExecutionNuclei

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Description

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.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • Apache Tomcataffected: 7.0.0 to 7.0.79CVE List

References 18