# 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Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Apache Tomcat 7.x before 7.0.40, in certain situations involving outdated java.io.File code and a

- Also known as: GHSA-H6C8-X5R3-PM88
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=yes, technicalImpact=total
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 7.0.40
- Published: 2014-09-12 · Updated: 2026-10-09

## Affected

- org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (Maven): from 7.0, fixed in 7.0.40

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Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Apache Tomcat 7.x before 7.0.40, in certain situations involving outdated java.io.File code and a custom JMX configuration, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading and accessing a JSP file.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on org.apache.tomcat:tomcat, upgrade to a fixed version (7.0.40) per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

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

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