How severe is CVE-2023-41080?

CVE-2023-41080 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-41080 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41080?

CVE-2023-41080 primarily affects Apache Tomcat. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41080?

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

When was CVE-2023-41080 published?

CVE-2023-41080 was published on 2023-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41080

CVE-2023-41080 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Tomcat with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-601.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Apache Tomcat
Published: 2023-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability in FORM authentication feature Apache Tomcat.This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.0-M10, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.0.12, from 9.0.0-M1 through 9.0.79 and from 8.5.0 through 8.5.92. Older, EOL versions may also be affected. The vulnerability is limited to the ROOT (default) web application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41080?: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability in FORM authentication feature Apache Tomcat.This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.0-M10, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.0.12, from 9.0.0-M1 through 9.0.79 and from 8.5.0 through 8.5.92. Older, EOL versions may also be affected. The vulnerability is limited to the ROOT (default) web application.
How severe is CVE-2023-41080?: CVE-2023-41080 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-41080 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41080?: CVE-2023-41080 primarily affects Apache Tomcat. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41080?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-41080 published?: CVE-2023-41080 was published on 2023-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:11.0.0:milestone1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:11.0.0:milestone10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:11.0.0:milestone2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:11.0.0:milestone3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:11.0.0:milestone4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:11.0.0:milestone5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:11.0.0:milestone6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:11.0.0:milestone7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:11.0.0:milestone8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:11.0.0:milestone9:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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