CVE-2009-2901

MediumCVSS 4.3/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

The autodeployment process in Apache Tomcat 5.5.0 through 5.5.28 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.20, when autoDeploy is enabled, deploys appBase files that remain from a failed undeploy, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended authentication requirements via HTTP requests.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 4.3/10AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-264

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Jan 28, 2010
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2009-2901: Medium severity, CVSS 4.3 | Vulnix