CVE-2002-0493 Apache Tomcat may be started without proper security settings
Attackers can bypass security restrictions if Tomcat fails to read web.xml correctly, potentially exposing protected resources.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2002-0493?
CVE-2002-0493 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Tomcat, published on 2 Apr 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Apache Tomcat may be started without proper security settings if errors are encountered while reading the web.xml file, which could allow attackers to bypass intended restrictions.
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0493?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.tomcat:tomcat. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat Maven | All versions | 4.0b7 |
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat Maven | All versions | 4.0b7 |
Products include Apache Tomcat.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0493?
Upgrade org.apache.tomcat:tomcat to 4.0b7 or later.
Is CVE-2002-0493 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0493 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p543-jg43-9pm5.