CVE-2013-4444

CVE-2013-4444 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Tomcat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-94
• Affected product: Apache Tomcat
• Published: 2014-09-12
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Apache Tomcat 7.x before 7.0.40, in certain situations involving outdated java.io.File code and a custom JMX configuration, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading and accessing a JSP file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4444?

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Apache Tomcat 7.x before 7.0.40, in certain situations involving outdated java.io.File code and a custom JMX configuration, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading and accessing a JSP file.

How severe is CVE-2013-4444?

CVE-2013-4444 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4444 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4444?

CVE-2013-4444 primarily affects Apache Tomcat. In total, 38 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4444?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-4444 published?

CVE-2013-4444 was published on 2014-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0075.html
• http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=144498216801440&w=2
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/24/12
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Jan/23
• http://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html
• http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3447
• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69728
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030834
• https://h20564.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04851013

Affected products (38)

• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.0:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.2:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.4:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:7.0.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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