CVE-2011-0013: XSS
Apache Tomcat 5.5.32 and 6.0.30 were released [1],[2] to fix, among other things, an XSS vulnerability in the HTML Manager [3]. The HTML Manager displayed unfiltered web application-provided data that could be used to trigger script execution by an administrative user when viewing the Manager pages, such as:
<display-name><script>alert('hi');</script></display-name>
For Tomcat 5.5.x, this was fixed in upstream revision 1057518 [4] and for Tomcat 6.x it was fixed in upstream revision 1057270 [5].
[1] http://tomcat.apache.org/security-5.html#FixedinApacheTomcat5.5.32 [2] http://tomcat.apache.org/security-6.html#FixedinApacheTomcat6.0.30 [3] http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2011-02/0077.html [4] http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?rev=1057518&view=rev [5] http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?rev=1057270&view=rev
Other sources
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the HTML Manager Interface in Apache Tomcat 5.5 before 5.5.32, 6.0 before 6.0.30, and 7.0 before 7.0.6 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML, as demonstrated via the display-name tag.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0013?
CVE-2011-0013 is classified as a moderate severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0013?
To fix CVE-2011-0013, upgrade your Apache Tomcat installation to version 5.5.32, 6.0.30, or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2011-0013?
CVE-2011-0013 affects Apache Tomcat versions 5.5.0 to 5.5.31, 6.0.0 to 6.0.29, and 7.0.0 to 7.0.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0013?
CVE-2011-0013 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that enables script execution in the HTML Manager.
Who is impacted by CVE-2011-0013?
Administrators using affected versions of Apache Tomcat may be at risk when viewing Manager pages.