CVE-2011-1419: Medium severity tomcat vulnerability
Apache Tomcat 7.x before 7.0.11, when web.xml has no security constraints, does not follow ServletSecurity annotations, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via HTTP requests to a web application. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2011-1088.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1419?
CVE-2011-1419 is considered a medium severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1419?
To fix CVE-2011-1419, upgrade to Apache Tomcat version 7.0.11 or later.
Which versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2011-1419?
CVE-2011-1419 affects Apache Tomcat versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.10.
What is the impact of CVE-2011-1419?
The impact of CVE-2011-1419 is the potential unauthorized access to protected resources in a web application.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-1419?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2011-1419; upgrading to a secure version is the recommended solution.