CVE-2020-1938 — Actively Exploited: Tomcat (Apache)
Apache Tomcat treats Apache JServ Protocol (AJP) connections as having higher trust than, for example, a similar HTTP connection. If such connections are available to an attacker, they can be exploited.
| CVE ID | CVE-2020-1938 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Apache |
| Product | Tomcat |
| Vulnerability name | Apache Tomcat Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability |
| Date added | 2022-03-03 |
| Remediation due | 2022-03-17 |
| Known ransomware use | Unknown |
| Required action | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
| Description | Apache Tomcat treats Apache JServ Protocol (AJP) connections as having higher trust than, for example, a similar HTTP connection. If such connections are available to an attacker, they can be exploited. |
| Source | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities |
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