CVE-2016-6808: apache tomcat_jk_connector
CVSS: 9.8v3.0CriticalModified
Published 12-04-2017Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-6808 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) vulnerability in apache tomcat_jk_connector. EPSS estimates a 22.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97.7% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
22.68%
0%100%
High · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 2Timeline
- 12-04-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Buffer overflow in Apache Tomcat Connectors (mod_jk) before 1.2.42.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
22.68%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
98%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 22.68% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score22.68%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (packetstormsecurity.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Apache1 product
- tomcat_jk_connector< 1.2.42
1 vendor · 1 product
References
15 links- packetstormsecurity.com/files/139071/Apache-Tomcat-JK-ISAPI-Connector-1.2.41-Buffer-Overflow.htmlX Refsource MISCExploitMitigationThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry