CVE-2023-28708

4.3 MEDIUM
Published: March 22, 2023 Modified: November 04, 2025

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/hdksc59z3s7tm39x0pp33mtwdrt8qr67
Source: security@apache.org
Mailing List Patch Vendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/hdksc59z3s7tm39x0pp33mtwdrt8qr67
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Patch Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230331-0012/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
4.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
28th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

apache