Apache mod_jk Access Control Bypass

Description

The Apache Web Server (httpd) with Apache Tomcat JK (mod_jk) Connector versions 1.2.0 to 1.2.44 contains a flaw in path normalization, allowing specially crafted requests to expose unintended application functionality or bypass access controls configured in httpd. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive data or perform unauthorized actions.

Recommendation

Upgrade Apache and mod_jk to the latest stable versions to patch the vulnerability.

References

• Apache HTTP Server
• Apache Tomcat
• CVE-2018-11759
• CAPEC-310
• OWASP 2021-A6

Related Issues

• Apache Tomcat Manager Login Found - Vulnerability
• Apache Expect Header Cross Site Scripting - CVE-2006-3918
• Apache mod_proxy 2.4.48 SSRF - CVE-2021-40438
• Apache server-info enabled - Vulnerability

Tags:

Apache

Tomcat

Access Control