{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata — refreshed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/tags/apache-tomcat/","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cves":[],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_products":[],"_cs_severities":["critical"],"_cs_tags":["apache-tomcat","vulnerability","remote-code-execution","data-manipulation","denial-of-service"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":[],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eA remote attacker, either authenticated or anonymous, can exploit multiple vulnerabilities within Apache Tomcat. Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution, bypassing security measures, manipulating sensitive data, and triggering a denial-of-service condition, severely impacting availability and confidentiality. This broad range of potential impacts makes timely patching and robust detection critical for organizations utilizing Apache Tomcat. The absence of specific CVEs in the advisory makes targeted patching difficult, emphasizing the importance of proactive monitoring for suspicious activity.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker identifies an exploitable vulnerability in Apache Tomcat (e.g., via public disclosure or vulnerability scanning).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker crafts a malicious request targeting the identified vulnerability. This request could exploit flaws in data handling, authentication mechanisms, or other server-side processes.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker sends the malicious request to the Apache Tomcat server. This could be done over HTTP/HTTPS.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Apache Tomcat server processes the malicious request, triggering the vulnerability.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to the vulnerability, the attacker achieves arbitrary code execution on the server. This may involve injecting malicious code into server processes or exploiting insecure deserialization.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker uses the gained code execution to install a web shell or other persistent backdoor for continued access.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker leverages the compromised server to manipulate data, potentially altering database records, configuration files, or other sensitive information.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker may also trigger a denial-of-service condition by exhausting server resources or crashing critical processes, disrupting service availability for legitimate users.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of these vulnerabilities can lead to a complete compromise of the Apache Tomcat server. This includes the ability to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to the installation of malware or remote access tools. Data manipulation can result in data breaches, financial loss, and reputational damage. A denial-of-service condition can disrupt critical business operations and impact customer service. The lack of specific victim information or industry targeting in the advisory suggests a widespread risk to any organization using Apache Tomcat.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule to detect and block common Apache Tomcat exploit attempts based on suspicious HTTP request patterns (see rule \u0026ldquo;Detect Suspicious Tomcat Request\u0026rdquo;).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor Apache Tomcat access logs for unusual request patterns or error codes indicative of exploit attempts, using the \u0026ldquo;Tomcat Access Log Anomalies\u0026rdquo; rule.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegularly review and update Apache Tomcat configurations to follow security best practices, including restricting access to sensitive resources and disabling unnecessary features.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-03-25T10:22:01Z","date_published":"2026-03-25T10:22:01Z","id":"/briefs/2024-06-apache-tomcat-vulns/","summary":"Multiple vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat can be exploited by a remote, authenticated or anonymous attacker to execute arbitrary code, bypass security measures, manipulate data, and cause a denial of service.","title":"Multiple Vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat Allow for Remote Code Execution and Data Manipulation","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2024-06-apache-tomcat-vulns/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — Apache-Tomcat","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}