CVE-2020-1938—Apache Tomcat Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability

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2022-03-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2020-1938
Project:
Apache
Product:
Tomcat
Date Added:
2022-03-03
Due Date:
2022-03-17
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Apache Tomcat Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability

Description

Apache Tomcat treats Apache JServ Protocol (AJP) connections as having higher trust than, for example, a similar HTTP connection. If such connections are available to an attacker, they can be exploited.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1938
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