CVE-2023-41080: Apache Tomcat: Open redirect with FORM authentication

Published Aug 25, 2023
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Updated

If the ROOT (default) web application is configured to use FORM authentication then it is possible that a specially crafted URL could be used to trigger a redirect to an URL of the attackers choice.

https://lists.apache.org/thread/71wvwprtx2j2m54fovq9zr7gbm2wow2f https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-q3mw-pvr8-9ggc

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URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability in FORM authentication feature Apache Tomcat. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.0-M10, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.0.12, from 9.0.0-M1 through 9.0.79 and from 8.5.0 through 8.5.92.

The vulnerability is limited to the ROOT (default) web application.

URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability in FORM authentication feature Apache Tomcat.This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.0-M10, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.0.12, from 9.0.0-M1 through 9.0.79 and from 8.5.0 through 8.5.92.

The vulnerability is limited to the ROOT (default) web application.

URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability in FORM authentication feature Apache Tomcat.This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.0-M10, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.0.12, from 9.0.0-M1 through 9.0.79 and from 8.5.0 through 8.5.92. Older, EOL versions may also be affected.

The vulnerability is limited to the ROOT (default) web application.

— NVD

Affected Software

33 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core>=11.0.0-M1<11.0.0-M11
11.0.0-M11
maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core>=10.1.0-M1<10.1.13
10.1.13
maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core>=9.0.0-M1<9.0.80
9.0.80
maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core>=8.5.0<8.5.93
8.5.93
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat>=8.5.0<8.5.93
8.5.93
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat>=9.0.0-M1<9.0.80
9.0.80
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat>=10.1.0-M1<10.1.13
10.1.13
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat>=11.0.0-M1<11.0.0-M11
11.0.0-M11
debian/tomcat10
10.1.6-1+deb12u110.1.16-1
debian/tomcat9<=9.0.31-1~deb10u6, <=9.0.43-2~deb11u6
9.0.31-1~deb10u109.0.43-2~deb11u99.0.70-2
Apache Tomcat>=8.5.0<=8.5.92
Apache Tomcat>=9.0.0<=9.0.79
Apache Tomcat>=10.1.0<=10.1.12
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone1
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone10
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone2
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone3
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone4
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone5
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone6
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone7
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone8
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone9
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
redhat/tomcat<11.0.0
11.0.0
redhat/tomcat<10.1.13
10.1.13
redhat/tomcat<9.0.80
9.0.80
redhat/tomcat<8.5.93
8.5.93
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina>=8.5.0<8.5.93
8.5.93
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina>=9.0.0-M1<9.0.80
9.0.80
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina>=10.1.0-M1<10.1.13
10.1.13
IBM API Connect V12 OnPrem<=All

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.0-M11
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.13
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.80
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.5.93
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.5.93
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.80
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.13
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.0-M11
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/tomcat10 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.6-1+deb12u1Fixed in 10.1.16-1
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/tomcat9 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.31-1~deb10u10Fixed in 9.0.43-2~deb11u9Fixed in 9.0.70-2
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.0
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.13
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.80
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.5.93
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.5.93
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.80
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.13

Event History

Aug 25, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:39 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
09:30 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·09:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 28, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 7, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-41080.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-41080?

The severity of CVE-2023-41080 is medium with a severity value of 6.1.

3

How does CVE-2023-41080 impact Apache Tomcat?

CVE-2023-41080 allows for URL redirection to untrusted sites, posing a risk to the security of Apache Tomcat.

4

Which versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2023-41080?

CVE-2023-41080 affects Apache Tomcat versions from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.0-M10, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.0.12, from 9.0.0-M1 through 9.0.79, and from 8.5.0 through 8.5.92.

5

How can I fix or mitigate CVE-2023-41080?

To fix CVE-2023-41080, upgrade Apache Tomcat to versions 8.5.93, 9.0.80, 10.1.13, or 11.0.0-M11, depending on the affected version.

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