Vulnerability Description
Important: Authentication Bypass CVE-2023-41081 The mod_jk component of Apache Tomcat Connectors in some circumstances, such as when a configuration included "JkOptions +ForwardDirectories" but the configuration did not provide explicit mounts for all possible proxied requests, mod_jk would use an implicit mapping and map the request to the first defined worker. Such an implicit mapping could result in the unintended exposure of the status worker and/or bypass security constraints configured in httpd. As of JK 1.2.49, the implicit mapping functionality has been removed and all mappings must now be via explicit configuration. Only mod_jk is affected by this issue. The ISAPI redirector is not affected. This issue affects Apache Tomcat Connectors (mod_jk only): from 1.2.0 through 1.2.48. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.2.49, which fixes the issue. History 2023-09-13 Original advisory 2023-09-28 Updated summary
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Tomcat Connectors | >= 1.2.0, < 1.2.49 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/28/7
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/rd1r26w7271jyqgzr4492tooyt583d8bMailing List
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00027.html
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/13/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/28/7
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/rd1r26w7271jyqgzr4492tooyt583d8bMailing List
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00027.html
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/13/2
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-41081?
CVE-2023-41081 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Important: Authentication Bypass CVE-2023-41081 The mod_jk component of Apache Tomcat Connectors in some circumstances, such as when a configuration included "JkOptions +ForwardDirectories" but the c...
How severe is CVE-2023-41081?
CVE-2023-41081 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-41081?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Tomcat Connectors.