How severe is CVE-2014-0033?

CVE-2014-0033 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-0033 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0033?

CVE-2014-0033 primarily affects Apache Tomcat. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0033?

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

When was CVE-2014-0033 published?

CVE-2014-0033 was published on 2014-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0033

CVE-2014-0033 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Tomcat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Apache Tomcat
Published: 2014-02-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

org/apache/catalina/connector/CoyoteAdapter.java in Apache Tomcat 6.0.33 through 6.0.37 does not consider the disableURLRewriting setting when handling a session ID in a URL, which allows remote attackers to conduct session fixation attacks via a crafted URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0033?: org/apache/catalina/connector/CoyoteAdapter.java in Apache Tomcat 6.0.33 through 6.0.37 does not consider the disableURLRewriting setting when handling a session ID in a URL, which allows remote attackers to conduct session fixation attacks via a crafted URL.
How severe is CVE-2014-0033?: CVE-2014-0033 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-0033 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0033?: CVE-2014-0033 primarily affects Apache Tomcat. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0033?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0033 published?: CVE-2014-0033 was published on 2014-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:6.0.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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