CVE-2011-5064 describes a vulnerability in Apache Tomcat versions 5.5.x before 5.5.34, 6.x before 6.0.33, and 7.x before 7.0.12. The DigestAuthenticator.java component hard-codes "Catalina" as the server secret for HTTP Digest Access Authentication. This flaw, categorized as CWE-310 (Improper Neutralization of Cryptographic Issues), allows remote attackers to bypass cryptographic protections by knowing this secret. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity, requiring no authentication, and potentially leading to partial confidentiality impact. There is no impact on integrity or availability. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting low public attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:5.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.5.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:5.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.5.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:5.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.5.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:5.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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