CVE-2023-28708
mediumpriority · track · 18EPSS 0.018 · 79 %ileDEEUNLRUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
When using the RemoteIpFilter with requests received from a reverse proxy via HTTP that include the X-Forwarded-Proto header set to https, session cookies created by Apache Tomcat 11.0.0-M1 to 11.0.0.-M2, 10.1.0-M1 to 10.1.5, 9.0.0-M1 to 9.0.71 and 8.5.0 to 8.5.85 did not include the secure attribute. This could result in the user agent transmitting the session cookie over an insecure channel. Older, EOL versions may also be affected.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- Fixedtomcat-0:9.0.115-3.160.1.noarch as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5-LTSSsuse_csaf
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
- Fixedtomcat-0:9.0.115-3.160.1.noarch as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server LTSS Extended Security 12 SP5suse_csaf
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
- Fixedtomcat-admin-webapps-0:9.0.115-3.160.1.noarch as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5-LTSSsuse_csaf
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
- Fixedtomcat-admin-webapps-0:9.0.115-3.160.1.noarch as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server LTSS Extended Security 12 SP5suse_csaf
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
- Fixedtomcat-docs-webapp-0:9.0.115-3.160.1.noarch as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5-LTSSsuse_csaf
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
- Fixedtomcat-docs-webapp-0:9.0.115-3.160.1.noarch as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server LTSS Extended Security 12 SP5suse_csaf
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
- Fixedtomcat-el-3_0-api-0:9.0.115-3.160.1.noarch as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5-LTSSsuse_csaf
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
- Fixedtomcat-el-3_0-api-0:9.0.115-3.160.1.noarch as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server LTSS Extended Security 12 SP5suse_csaf
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
- Fixedtomcat-javadoc-0:9.0.115-3.160.1.noarch as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5-LTSSsuse_csaf
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
- Fixedtomcat-javadoc-0:9.0.115-3.160.1.noarch as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server LTSS Extended Security 12 SP5suse_csaf
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
- Fixedtomcat-jsp-2_3-api-0:9.0.115-3.160.1.noarch as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5-LTSSsuse_csaf
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
- Fixedtomcat-jsp-2_3-api-0:9.0.115-3.160.1.noarch as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server LTSS Extended Security 12 SP5suse_csaf
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
- Fixedtomcat-lib-0:9.0.115-3.160.1.noarch as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5-LTSSsuse_csaf
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
- Fixedtomcat-lib-0:9.0.115-3.160.1.noarch as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server LTSS Extended Security 12 SP5suse_csaf
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
- Fixedtomcat-servlet-4_0-api-0:9.0.115-3.160.1.noarch as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5-LTSSsuse_csaf
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
- Fixedtomcat-servlet-4_0-api-0:9.0.115-3.160.1.noarch as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server LTSS Extended Security 12 SP5suse_csaf
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
- Fixedtomcat-webapps-0:9.0.115-3.160.1.noarch as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5-LTSSsuse_csaf
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
- Fixedtomcat-webapps-0:9.0.115-3.160.1.noarch as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server LTSS Extended Security 12 SP5suse_csaf
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 4–7.5
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
weaknesses
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affected products (110)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- IBM Operational Decision Manager 8.10.xall versionscert_bundDEcpe:/a:ibm:operational_decision_manager:8.10.x
- IBM Operational Decision Manager 8.11.xall versionscert_bundDEcpe:/a:ibm:operational_decision_manager:8.11.x
advisories (16)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- NCSC-2025-0123Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Oracle Database ProductenNL2025-04-16csaf · ncsc_nlNL
Oracle heeft kwetsbaarheden verholpen in diverse Oracle Database Producten en subsystemen, zoals Oracle Server, NoSQL, TimesTen, Secure Backup en Essbase.
- SUSE-SU-2026:1058-1Security update for tomcat2026-03-26csaf · suse_csafDE
Security update for tomcat
- WID-SEC-W-2023-0717Apache Tomcat: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Offenlegung von InformationenDeutsch2023-03-21csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein entfernter Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in Apache Tomcat ausnutzen, um Informationen offenzulegen.
- WID-SEC-W-2023-1017Oracle Financial Services Applications: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2023-04-18csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Oracle Financial Services Applications ausnutzen, um die Vertraulichkeit, Integrität und Verfügbarkeit zu gefährden.
- WID-SEC-W-2023-1021Oracle Communications: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2023-04-18csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein entfernter, anonymer oder authentisierter Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Oracle Communications ausnutzen, um die Vertraulichkeit, Integrität und Verfügbarkeit zu gefährden.
- WID-SEC-W-2023-1424Xerox FreeFlow Print Server für Solaris: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2023-06-12csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Xerox FreeFlow Print Server ausnutzen, um die Vertraulichkeit, Verfügbarkeit und Integrität des Systems zu gefährden.
- WID-SEC-W-2023-1782Oracle Utilities Applications: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2023-07-18csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein entfernter, anonymer oder authentisierter Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Oracle Utilities Applications ausnutzen, um die Vertraulichkeit, Integrität und Verfügbarkeit zu gefährden.
- WID-SEC-W-2023-1783Oracle Supply Chain: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2023-07-18csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Oracle Supply Chain ausnutzen, um die Vertraulichkeit, Integrität und Verfügbarkeit zu gefährden.
- WID-SEC-W-2023-1784Oracle Siebel CRM: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2023-07-18csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Oracle Siebel CRM ausnutzen, um die Vertraulichkeit, Integrität und Verfügbarkeit zu gefährden.
- WID-SEC-W-2023-1808Oracle Financial Services Applications: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2023-07-18csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein entfernter, anonymer oder authentisierter Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Oracle Financial Services Applications ausnutzen, um die Vertraulichkeit, Integrität und Verfügbarkeit zu gefährden.
- WID-SEC-W-2023-1812Oracle Communications: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2023-07-18csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein entfernter, anonymer oder authentisierter Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Oracle Communications ausnutzen, um die Vertraulichkeit, Integrität und Verfügbarkeit zu gefährden.
- WID-SEC-W-2023-2674Oracle Fusion Middleware: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2023-10-17csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein entfernter, anonymer oder authentisierter Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Oracle Fusion Middleware ausnutzen, um die Vertraulichkeit, Integrität und Verfügbarkeit zu gefährden.
- WID-SEC-W-2024-0528Dell Data Protection Advisor: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2024-02-29csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Dell Data Protection Advisor ausnutzen, um beliebigen Code auszuführen, einen Denial-of-Service-Zustand herbeizuführen, Dateien zu manipulieren, vertrauliche Informationen offenzulegen, seine Berechtigungen zu erweitern oder einen nicht spezifizierten Angriff durchzuführen.
- WID-SEC-W-2024-1238HPE HP-UX: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2024-05-27csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein anonymer oder lokaler Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in HPE HP-UX Tomcat Servlet Engine ausnutzen, um Sicherheitsmaßnahmen zu umgehen, einen Denial-of-Service-Zustand zu verursachen, vertrauliche Informationen offenzulegen oder Dateien zu manipulieren.
- GHSA-2c9m-w27f-53rmApache Tomcat vulnerable to Unprotected Transport of Credentials2023-03-22ghsa · osvUS
When using the RemoteIpFilter with requests received from a reverse proxy via HTTP that include the X-Forwarded-Proto header set to https, session cookies created by Apache Tomcat 11.0.0-M1 to 11.0.0.-M2, 10.1.0-M1 to 10.1.5, 9.0.0-M1 to 9.0.71 and 8.5.0 to 8.5.85 did not include the secure attribute. This could result in the user agent transmitting the session cookie over an insecure channel.
- BIT-tomcat-2023-28708Apache Tomcat: JSESSIONID Cookie missing secure attribute in some configurations2026-03-24vendor · osvUS
When using the RemoteIpFilter with requests received from a reverse proxy via HTTP that include the X-Forwarded-Proto header set to https, session cookies created by Apache Tomcat 10.1.0 to 10.1.5, 9.0.0 to 9.0.71 and 8.5.0 to 8.5.85 did not include the secure attribute. This could result in the user agent transmitting the session cookie over an insecure channel. Older, EOL versions may also be affected.
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references (11)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2023-28708/cnnvd
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/hdksc59z3s7tm39x0pp33mtwdrt8qr67cnnvd
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28708cnnvd
- https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ESB-2023.1789cnnvd
- https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ESB-2023.1888cnnvd
- https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ESB-2023.2030cnnvd
- https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ESB-2023.3839cnnvd
- https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ESB-2023.5048cnnvd
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