CVE-2017-12615 — Apache Tomcat on Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Known ransomware use CISA KEV listed Added March 25, 2022 Remediate by April 15, 2022

Description

When running Apache Tomcat on Windows with HTTP PUTs enabled, it is possible to upload a JSP file to the server via a specially crafted request. This JSP could then be requested and any code it contained would be executed by the server.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12615

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