CVE-2016-8735 — Apache Tomcat Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2016-8735: Apache Tomcat Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Apache |
| Product | Tomcat |
| Date added | 2023-05-12 |
| Due date | 2023-06-02 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
Description
Apache Tomcat contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution if JmxRemoteLifecycleListener is used and an attacker can reach Java Management Extension (JMX) ports. This CVE exists because this listener wasn't updated for consistency with the Oracle patched issues for CVE-2016-3427 which affected credential types.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://tomcat.apache.org/security-9.html; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8735
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8735
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog