CVE-2009-3548 in the critical feed json
The Windows installer for Apache Tomcat 6.0.0 through 6.0.20, 5.5.0 through 5.5.28, and possibly earlier versions uses a blank default pass…
published 2009-11-12 16 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-3530
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 79.0%
- EPSS 79.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 99.5%
- public exploits
- 5
- Metasploit, Exploit-DB
Summary
The Windows installer for Apache Tomcat 6.0.0 through 6.0.20, 5.5.0 through 5.5.28, and possibly earlier versions uses a blank default password for the administrative user, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.
Patch / fix
- tomcat.apache.org/security-6.html advisory
- tomcat.apache.org/security-5.html advisory
Timeline
- First public exploit (Metasploit exploit/multi/http/tomcat_mgr_deploy)
- Published
Exploit prediction
79.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- Metasploit exploit/multi/http/tomcat_mgr_deploy Apache Tomcat Manager Application Deployer Authenticated Code Execution metasploit exploit, excellent rank, 2009-11-09
- Metasploit exploit/multi/http/tomcat_mgr_upload Apache Tomcat Manager Authenticated Upload Code Execution metasploit exploit, excellent rank, 2009-11-09
- Metasploit auxiliary/scanner/http/tomcat_mgr_login Tomcat Application Manager Login Utility metasploit auxiliary, normal rank
- EDB-31433 Apache Tomcat Manager - Application Upload (Authenticated) Code Execution (Metasploit) remote, 2014-02-05
- EDB-16317 Apache Tomcat Manager - Application Deployer (Authenticated) Code Execution (Metasploit) remote, 2010-12-14
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-255 Credentials Management Errors
References
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tomcat.apache.org
/security-6.html
patch, vendor-advisory
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tomcat.apache.org
/security-5.html
patch, vendor-advisory
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h20000.www2.hp.com
/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c02241113
vendor-advisory
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=127420533226623&w=2
vendor-advisory
-
marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=136485229118404&w=2
vendor-advisory
-
marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=133469267822771&w=2
vendor-advisory
-
marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=139344343412337&w=2
vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/3185
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
-
secunia.com
/advisories/40330
third-party-advisory
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2010/1559
vdb-entry
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A19414
vdb-entry, signature
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/54182
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/57126
third-party-advisory
- vmware.com /support/vsphere4/doc/vsp_vc41_u1_rel_notes.html
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7033
vdb-entry, signature
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/36954
vdb-entry
- vmware.com /security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0003.html
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/507720/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
- markmail.org /thread/wfu4nff5chvkb6xp
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/516397/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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securitytracker.com
/id?1023146
vdb-entry
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lists.apache.org
/thread.html/06cfb634bc7bf37af7d8f760f118018746ad8efbd519c4b789ac9c2e%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
mailing-list
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lists.apache.org
/thread.html/8dcaf7c3894d66cb717646ea1504ea6e300021c85bb4e677dc16b1aa%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
mailing-list
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lists.apache.org
/thread.html/df497a37fbf98e38d4c83e44829745fe9851b5fde928409c950f80e6%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
mailing-list
-
lists.apache.org
/thread.html/r584a714f141eff7b1c358d4679288177bd4ca4558e9999d15867d4b5%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
mailing-list
-
lists.apache.org
/thread.html/r3aacc40356defc3f248aa504b1e48e819dd0471a0a83349080c6bcbf%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-3548
- NVD CVE-2009-3548
Fencer Vulns keeps one entry per vulnerability: the CVE id wins, then GHSA, and records that alias each other are merged, except that two CVEs always keep separate entries. The same data is available as JSON.