Vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat Default Error Page Version Detection is a Low risk vulnerability that is one of the most frequently found on networks around the world. This issue has been around since at least 1990 but has proven either difficult to detect, difficult to resolve or prone to being overlooked entirely.
| Vulnerability Name: | Apache Tomcat Default Error Page Version Detection |
|---|---|
| Test ID: | 11764 |
| Risk: | Low |
| Category: | Web servers |
| Type: | Attack |
| Summary: | Apache Tomcat appears to be running on the remote host and reporting its version number on the default error pages. $OUTPUT |
| Solution: | Replace the default error pages with custom error pages to hide the version number. Refer to the Apache wiki or the Java Servlet Specification for more information. |
| CVE: | https://jcp.org/en/jsr/detail?id=315 |
| More Information: | http://wiki.apache.org/tomcat/FAQ/Miscellaneous#Q6 |
Scanning For and Finding Vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat Default Error Page Version Detection
Use of Vulnerability Management tools are standard practice for the discovery of this vulnerability. The primary failure of vulnerability assessment (VA) tools in finding this vulnerability is related to setting the proper scope and frequency of network scans. It is vital that the broadest range of hosts (active IPs) possible are scanned and that scanning is done frequently. We recommend weekly. Your existing scanning solution or set of test tools should make this not just possible, but easy and affordable.
Penetration Testing for Apache Tomcat Default Files
The Vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat Default Error Page Version Detection is prone to false positive reports by most vulnerability assessment solutions. AVDS is alone in using behavior based testing that eliminates this issue. For all other VA tools security consultants will recommend confirmation by direct observation. In any case Penetration testing procedures for discovery of Vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat Default Error Page Version Detection produces the highest discovery accuracy rate, but the infrequency of this expensive form of testing degrades its value. The ideal would be to have pentesting accuracy and the frequency and scope possibilities of VA solutions, and this is accomplished only by AVDS.
Security Updates on Vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat Default Error Page Version Detection
Given that this is one of the most frequently found vulnerabilities, there is ample information regarding mitigation online and very good reason to get it fixed. Hackers are also aware that this is a frequently found vulnerability and so its discovery and repair is that much more important. It is so well known and common that any network that has it present and unmitigated indicates “low hanging fruit” to attackers.
Disclosures related to this vulnerability
https://seclists.org/nmap-dev/2009/q3/558
Confirming the Presence of Vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat Default Error Page Version Detection
AVDS is currently testing for and finding this vulnerability with zero false positives. If your current set of tools is indicating that it is present but you think it is probably a false positive, please contact us for a demonstration.
Patching/Repairing this Vulnerability
https://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html
Vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat Default Error Page Version Detection is a Low risk vulnerability that is also high frequency and high visibility. This is the most severe combination of security factors that exists and it is extremely important to find it on your network and fix it as soon as possible.
Exploits related to Vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat Default Error Page Version Detection
- https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Securing_tomcat
- https://www.cvedetails.com/vulnerability-list/vendor_id-45/product_id-887/Apache-Tomcat.html