How severe is CVE-2007-5342?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2007-5342 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2007-5342?

CVE-2007-5342 affects the following packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-juli (Maven), org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-juli (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5342?

The records we use list no patched version of org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-juli for CVE-2007-5342. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.

How do I detect CVE-2007-5342 in my Maven dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-juli, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2007-5342 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Is CVE-2007-5342 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2007-5342 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2007-5342?

CVE-2007-5342 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 5.2%, placing it in the 92th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5342?

CVE-2007-5342 is classified as CWE-264 (CWE-264). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was CVE-2007-5342 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2007-5342 was published on May 1, 2022 and was last updated on November 8, 2023. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

☕ Maven

Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2007-5342 — tomcat-juli

CVE-2007-5342 is a CWE-264 vulnerability in org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-juli. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

JULI logging component in Apache Tomcat does not restrict certain permissions for web applications

Published

May 1, 2022

Updated

Nov 8, 2023

Affected

2 pkgs

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 5, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

5.2%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs92th percentile — riskier than 92% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

2 pkgs affected

☕org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-juli☕org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-juli

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

The default catalina.policy in the JULI logging component in Apache Tomcat 5.5.9 through 5.5.25 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.15 does not restrict certain permissions for web applications, which allows attackers to modify logging configuration options and overwrite arbitrary files, as demonstrated by changing the (1) level, (2) directory, and (3) prefix attributes in the org.apache.juli.FileHandler handler.

Affected Packages

2 total

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-juli`	≥ 5.5.9	No fix
☕Maven	`org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-juli`	≥ 6.0.0	No fix

Affected Products

1 product · 33 configurations

Application

tomcatapache

33 versions

5.5.95.5.105.5.115.5.125.5.135.5.145.5.155.5.165.5.175.5.185.5.195.5.20

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-juli, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-juli for CVE-2007-5342. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Fixing This On Your OS

If you run this on a Linux distribution, patch through your package manager against the distro's own security advisory below — it tracks the exact backported fix for your release, which can ship on a different timeline (and sometimes a different severity) than the upstream project.

Red HatLow

Product	Fixed in	Advisory
JBEAP 4.2.0 for RHEL 4	`glassfish-javamail-0:1.4.0-0jpp.ep1.10.el4`	RHSA-2008:0833
JBEAP 4.2.0 for RHEL 5	`hibernate3-1:3.2.4-1.SP1_CP04.0jpp.ep1.3.el5`	RHSA-2008:0834
Red Hat Developer Suite V.3	`tomcat5-0:5.5.23-0jpp_11rh`	RHSA-2008:0195
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5	`tomcat5-0:5.5.23-0jpp.3.0.3.el5_1`	RHSA-2008:0042
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.3 for RHEL 4	`glassfish-javamail-0:1.4.0-0jpp.ep1.10.el4`	RHSA-2008:0831
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.3 for RHEL 5	`glassfish-jaf-0:1.1.0-0jpp.ep1.12.el5.1`	RHSA-2008:0832
RHAPS Version 2 for RHEL 4	`tomcat5-0:5.5.23-0jpp_4rh.9`	RHSA-2008:0862

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