Vulnerability Description
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Manager application in Apache Tomcat 5.5.25 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that manipulate application deployment via the POST method, as demonstrated by a /manager/html/undeploy?path= URI. NOTE: the vendor disputes the significance of this report, stating that "the Apache Tomcat Security team has not accepted any reports of CSRF attacks against the Manager application ... as they require a reckless system administrator.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Tomcat | <= 5.5.25 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.webapp-security.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Apache-Tomcat-5.5.25-CExploit
- http://www.webapp-security.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Apache-Tomcat-5.5.25-CExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6357?
CVE-2013-6357 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Manager application in Apache Tomcat 5.5.25 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that ...
How severe is CVE-2013-6357?
CVE-2013-6357 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-6357?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Tomcat.