Improper Input Validation in Apache Tomcat
Published Feb 26, 2014 · Updated Oct 23, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-6gjj-c5mj-4cvp
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Improper Input Validation in Apache Tomcat
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QFinch assessment
org/apache/catalina/connector/CoyoteAdapter.java in Apache Tomcat 6.0.33 through 6.0.37 does not consider the disableURLRewriting setting when handling a session ID in a URL, which allows remote attackers to conduct session fixation attacks via a crafted URL.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- GHSA-6gjj-c5mj-4cvp
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- bugzilla.redhat.com ↗
- svn.apache.org ↗
- Security advisory ↗
- 65769 ↗
- DSA-3530 ↗
- 20141205 NEW: VMSA-2014-0012 - VMware vSphere product updates address security vulnerabilities ↗
- www-01.ibm.com ↗
- www-01.ibm.com ↗
- 59722 ↗
- tomcat.apache.org ↗
- www.oracle.com ↗
- USN-2130-1 ↗
Record history
Published Feb 26, 2014 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026