CVE-2023-41081

Apache Tomcat Connectors: Unexpected use of first declared worker in mod_jk for unmapped request

Published Sep 13, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 1.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
Important: Authentication Bypass CVE-2023-41081

The mod_jk component of Apache Tomcat Connectors in some circumstances, such as when a configuration included "JkOptions +ForwardDirectories" but the configuration did not provide explicit mounts for all possible proxied requests, mod_jk would use an implicit mapping and map the request to the first defined worker. Such an implicit mapping could result in the unintended exposure of the status worker and/or bypass security constraints configured in httpd. As of JK 1.2.49, the implicit mapping functionality has been removed and all mappings must now be via explicit configuration. Only mod_jk is affected by this issue. The ISAPI redirector is not affected.

This issue affects Apache Tomcat Connectors (mod_jk only): from 1.2.0 through 1.2.48.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.2.49, which fixes the issue.

History
2023-09-13 Original advisory

2023-09-28 Updated summary

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3580-1 libapache-mod-jk security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-45601 Important: Authentication Bypass CVE-2023-41081 The mod_jk component of Apache Tomcat Connectors in some circumstances, such as when a configuration included "JkOptions +ForwardDirectories" but the configuration did not provide explicit mounts for all possible proxied requests, mod_jk would use an implicit mapping and map the request to the first defined worker. Such an implicit mapping could result in the unintended exposure of the status worker and/or bypass security constraints configured in httpd. As of JK 1.2.49, the implicit mapping functionality has been removed and all mappings must now be via explicit configuration. Only mod_jk is affected by this issue. The ISAPI redirector is not affected. This issue affects Apache Tomcat Connectors (mod_jk only): from 1.2.0 through 1.2.48. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.2.49, which fixes the issue. History 2023-09-13 Original advisory 2023-09-28 Updated summary
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6826-1 mod_jk vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8369-2 mod_jk regression
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{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Sep 25, 2024, 5:21 PM
Reserved
Aug 22, 2023, 6:35 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 13, 2023, 10:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:20 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Sep 13, 2023, 12:00 AM