CVE-2008-5515: Apache Tomcat 4.1.0 through 4.1.39, 5.5.0 through 5.5.27, 6.0.0 through 6.0.18, and possibly earlier versio...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-5515 is an old Apache Tomcat flaw that could let a remote attacker bypass intended access controls and reach files or paths that should not be directly accessible, including WEB-INF content. It matters mainly for legacy Tomcat deployments and products that bundled affected Tomcat versions. Exposure is most likely in internet-facing or internal legacy Java applications running Apache Tomcat 4.1.0-4.1.39, 5.5.0-5.5.27, 6.0.0-6.0.18, or possibly earlier versions. Prioritize remediation where affected Tomcat is still running or embedded in business applications. The vulnerability is old, but legacy Java stacks often persist and the impact involves unauthorized access to protected application paths. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Tomcat to a vendor-supported release outside the affected version ranges.; Apply relevant OS or product vendor advisories for bundled Tomcat packages.; Review applications using RequestDispatcher with protected WEB-INF resources..

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Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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