Sploitus Exploits Targeting Tomcat Vulnerabilities CVE-2017-12615 and CVE-2020-1938
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- •TomcatScanPro and AttackTomcat tools exploit CVE-2017-12615 and CVE-2020-1938.
- •CVE-2017-12615 has been actively exploited since its public PoC in 2017.
- •Organizations using Apache Tomcat should review their security configurations.
Recent cybersecurity tools have emerged that exploit vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat, specifically CVE-2017-12615 and CVE-2020-1938. The TomcatScanPro tool, released on September 19, 2026, allows users to check for weak passwords and exploit CVE-2017-12615, which has been actively exploited since its disclosure in 2017. Additionally, the AttackTomcat tool, published on September 23, 2026, focuses on file upload vulnerabilities and weak authentication, targeting CVE-2020-1938. Both tools enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on Tomcat servers. The tools support multiple URL checks and utilize efficient resource management techniques. Organizations using Apache Tomcat are advised to assess their configurations and apply necessary security measures against these exploits.
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