CVE-2008-4308

CVE-2008-4308 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apache Tomcat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

The doRead method in Apache Tomcat 4.1.32 through 4.1.34 and 5.5.10 through 5.5.20 does not return a -1 to indicate when a certain error condition has occurred, which can cause Tomcat to send POST content from one request to a different request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4308?
The doRead method in Apache Tomcat 4.1.32 through 4.1.34 and 5.5.10 through 5.5.20 does not return a -1 to indicate when a certain error condition has occurred, which can cause Tomcat to send POST content from one request to a different request.
How severe is CVE-2008-4308?
CVE-2008-4308 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-4308 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4308?
CVE-2008-4308 primarily affects Apache Tomcat. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4308?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4308 published?
CVE-2008-4308 was published on 2009-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

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