ID:8863 - Exploit for Path traversal in Apache Tomcat - CVE-2020-1938

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:8863 - Exploit for Path traversal in Apache Tomcat - CVE-2020-1938

ID:8863 - Exploit for Path traversal in Apache Tomcat - CVE-2020-1938

Published: February 22, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU25502
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1938
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Apache Tomcat

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Apache Tomcat AJP connector. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted AJP request, include and execute arbitrary files on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.