HTTP: Tomcat .jsp Source Disclosure
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in DefaultServlet, included with Apache Tomcat. Apache Tomcat Server 4.1.10, 4.0.4, and earlier versions are vulnerable. Attackers can view the source of .jsp scripts to obtain critical information such as usernames and passwords.
Extended Description
The servlet 'org.apache.catalina.servlets.DefaultServlet' is included with Apache Tomcat by default. It is possible to use this servlet to view contents of files within the webroot. This includes JSP source code, which may contain sensitive data such as database usernames and passwords.
Affected Products
Sun solaris
Short Name
HTTP:TOMCAT:TOMCAT-JSP-DISC
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
.jsp CVE-2002-1148 Disclosure Source Tomcat bid:5786
Release Date
04/22/2003
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Apache_software_foundation
Sun
Hp
CVSS Score
5.0