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Apache Struts 2.x < 2.3.28 Multiple Vulnerabilities (S2-028) (S2-029) (S2-030) (S2-034)
high Nessus Plugin ID 90153
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Synopsis
A web application running on the remote host uses a Java framework that is affected by multiple vulnerabilitiesDescription
The version of Apache Struts running on the remote host is 2.x prior to 2.3.28. It is, therefore, affected by the following vulnerabilities :- A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists due to improper validation of user-supplied input when using a single byte page encoding. A remote attacker can exploit this, via non-spec URL-encoded parameter value including multi-byte characters. (CVE-2016-4003)
- A remote code execution vulnerability exists due to double OGNL evaluation of attribute values assigned to certain tags. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted request, to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-0785)
- A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists due to improper validation of user-supplied input when using the I18NInterceptor. A remote attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted request, to execute arbitrary script code in a user's browser session. (CVE-2016-2162)
- A denial of service vulnerability exists in the Object-Graph Navigation Language (OGNL) component due to a flaw in the implementation of the cache for stored method references. A context-dependent attacker can exploit this to block access to arbitrary websites.
(CVE-2016-3093)
Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.3.28 or later. Alternatively, apply the workaround referenced in the vendor advisory.See Also
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-028.html
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-029.html
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-030.html
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 90153
File Name: struts_2_3_28_win_local.nasl
Version: 1.17
Type: combined
Agent: windows, macosx, unix
Family: Misc.
Published: 3/24/2016
Updated: 4/11/2022
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9
Temporal Score: 6.7
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2016-0785
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 8.8
Temporal Score: 7.7
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:apache:struts
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 3/22/2016
Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/15/2016
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2016-0785, CVE-2016-2162, CVE-2016-3093, CVE-2016-4003