CVE-2017-12615 in apache tomcat
LogPulse has a published detection rule for this CVE: it raises a notable when someone tries to exploit it.
What the vulnerability is
When running Apache Tomcat 7.0.0 to 7.0.79 on Windows with HTTP PUTs enabled (e.g. via setting the readonly initialisation parameter of the Default to false) it was possible to upload a JSP file to the server via a specially crafted request. This JSP could then be requested and any code it contained would be executed by the server.
Affected software: apache tomcat, netapp 7-mode transition tool, netapp oncommand balance, netapp oncommand shift, redhat enterprise linux server update services for sap solutions, redhat jboss enterprise web server, redhat jboss enterprise web server text-only advisories, redhat enterprise linux desktop, redhat enterprise linux eus, redhat enterprise linux eus compute node
Scores
- CVSS: 8.1 (high)
- EPSS: 99.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
- CISA KEV: Known exploited, listed 2022-03-25, used in ransomware
- Published: 2017-09-19
What LogPulse has for it
- Detection rule: Yes, published
- Agent check (vulnerable version): No
- Mitigation: No
Source data: NIST NVD, CISA KEV and FIRST EPSS. LogPulse processes new CVEs every hour.
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