8.1
High
CVE-2017-12615 Apache Tomcat on Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Active exploitation observed
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Known to be used
Weakness
CWE-434
Description
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 products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Tomcat | Versions not published |
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