CVE-2007-1355
MediumPublic exploitApache Tomcat Vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting
Published May 1, 2022 · Updated Apr 9, 2025 · Also known as GHSA-4c6x-gfc8-c26r
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-1355 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v4) affecting Tomcat (Apache), org.apache.tomcat:jsp-api (maven), org.apache.tomcat:servlet-api (maven) and 12 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including jabberd 0:2.0s10-3.38.rhn, java 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.10-1jpp.2.el3, java 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.10-1jpp.2.el4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v4
5.3
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
58%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the appdev/sample/web/hello.jsp example application in Tomcat 4.0.0 through 4.0.6, 4.1.0 through 4.1.36, 5.0.0 through 5.0.30, 5.5.0 through 5.5.23, and 6.0.0 through 6.0.10 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the test parameter and unspecified vectors.
Affected Products
68 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TomcatApache | 4.0.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.3, 4.0.4, 4.0.5, 4.0.6, 4.1.10 | n/a |
| org.apache.tomcat:jsp-apimaven | >= 4.1.0 | 4.1.37 |
| org.apache.tomcat:servlet-apimaven | >= 4.1.0 | 4.1.37 |
| jabberdredhat | See advisory | 0:2.0s10-3.38.rhn |
| javaredhat | See advisory | 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.10-1jpp.2.el3 |
Patched Releases
jabberd
0:2.0s10-3.38.rhn
java
1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.10-1jpp.2.el3, 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.10-1jpp.2.el4
jfreechart
0:0.9.20-3.rhn
mod_perl
0:2.0.2-12.el4
openmotif21
0:2.1.30-11.RHEL4.6
org.apache.tomcat:jsp-api
4.1.37, 5.5.24, 6.0.11
org.apache.tomcat:servlet-api
4.1.37, 5.5.24, 6.0.11
perl-Crypt-CBC
0:2.24-1.el3, 0:2.24-1.el4
rhn-apache
0:1.3.27-36.rhn.rhel4
rhn-modjk
0:1.2.23-2rhn.rhel4
rhn-modperl
0:1.29-16.rhel3
rhn-modssl
0:2.8.12-8.rhn.10.rhel4
rhn-web
0:5.1.1-7
tomcat5
0:5.0.30-0jpp_10rh
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 1, 2022
Last updated
Apr 9, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
References
- advisoryRHSA-2008:0261
- advisoryRHSA-2008:0524
- advisoryRHSA-2008:0630
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-1355
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the appdev/sample/web/hello.jsp example application in Tomcat 4.0.0 through 4.0.6, 4.1.0 through 4.1.36, 5.0.0 through 5.0.30, 5.5.0 through 5.5.23, and 6.0.0 through 6.0.10 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the test parameter and u…
Affected: Tomcat (Apache) versions 4.0.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.3, 4.0.4, 4.0.5, 4.0.6, 4.1.10; org.apache.tomcat:jsp-api (maven) versions >= 4.1.0; org.apache.tomcat:servlet-api (maven) versions >= 4.1.0, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including jabberd 0:2.0s10-3.38.rhn, java 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.10-1jpp.2.el3, java 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.10-1jpp.2.el4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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