Rewterz Threat Advisory – CVE-2023-28708 – Apache Tomcat Vulnerability

Severity

High

Analysis Summary

CVE-2023-28708

Apache Tomcat could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the missing of secure attribute in some configurations for JSESSIONID Cookie when using the RemoteIpFilter. By sniffing the network traffic, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain session cookie information, and use this information to launch further attacks against the affected system.

Impact

• Information Disclosure

Indicators Of Compromise

CVE

• CVE-2023-28708

Affected Vendors

Apache

Affected Products

• Apache Tomcat 9.0.0-M1
• Apache Tomcat 8.5.0
• Apache Tomcat 10.1.0-M1
• Apache Tomcat 8.5.85
• Apache Tomcat 9.0.71
• Apache Tomcat 10.1.5
• Apache Tomcat 11.0.0-M1
• Apache Tomcat 11.0.0-M2

Remediation

Upgrade to the latest version of Apache Tomcat, available from the Apache Web site.

Apache Web site