Apache Struts 2.x < 2.3.16.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (S2-020)

high Nessus Plugin ID 117393

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Synopsis

A web application running on the remote host uses a Java framework that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

Description

The version of Apache Struts running on the remote host is 2.x prior to 2.3.16.2. It, therefore, is affected by multiple vulnerabilities:

 - A denial of service vulnerability exists in MultipartStrea.java in Apache Commons FileUpload due to failure to handle exceptional conditions. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this issue to cause the application to enter an infinite loop which may cause a denial of service condition. (CVE-2014-0050)

 - A class loader manipulation flaw exists in ParameterInterceptor due to improper validation of input data. An attacker can exploit this issue to bypass certain security restriction and manipulate the ClassLoader. (CVE-2015-0094)

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 2.3.16.2 or later

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?2926fce9

http://www.nessus.org/u?e39cc37e

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 117393

File Name: struts_2_3_16_1.nasl

Version: 1.13

Type: combined

Agent: windows, macosx, unix

Family: Misc.

Published: 9/10/2018

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 2.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 6.2

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Temporal Vector: E:F/RL:OF/RC:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2014-0050

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.3

Temporal Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Temporal Vector: E:F/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:apache:struts

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 3/1/2014

Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/1/2014

Exploitable With

Core Impact

Metasploit (Apache Struts ClassLoader Manipulation Remote Code Execution)

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2014-0050, CVE-2014-0094

BID: 65400, 65999