Vulnerability Description
org/apache/catalina/filters/CsrfPreventionFilter.java in Apache Tomcat 6.x before 6.0.36 and 7.x before 7.0.32 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection mechanism via a request that lacks a session identifier.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-12/0045.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00089.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00090.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00037.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00051.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00080.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=136612293908376&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139344343412337&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0267.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0268.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0647.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0648.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1437.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1853.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57126
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4431?
CVE-2012-4431 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). org/apache/catalina/filters/CsrfPreventionFilter.java in Apache Tomcat 6.x before 6.0.36 and 7.x before 7.0.32 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection mechan...
How severe is CVE-2012-4431?
CVE-2012-4431 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4431?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Tomcat.