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7.3 | $5k-$25k | 0.00 |
A vulnerability has been found in Apache Struts 2.3.20 (Programming Tool Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument excludeParams
with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
The default exclude patterns (excludeParams) in Apache Struts 2.3.20 allow remote attackers to "compromise internal state of an application" via unspecified vectors.
The weakness was disclosed 07/16/2015 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at struts.apache.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-1831 since 02/17/2015. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/02/2022).
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 83487 (Apache Struts 2.3.20 Incorrect Default Exclude Pattern), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (83487).
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploiting
Class: Remote Code ExecutionCWE: Unknown
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Nessus ID: 83487
Nessus Name: Apache Struts 2.3.20 Incorrect Default Exclude Pattern
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Countermeasures
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Timeline
02/17/2015 🔍07/16/2015 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: apache.orgAdvisory: struts.apache.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-1831 (🔍)
SecurityTracker: 1032985
SecurityFocus: 75940 - Apache Struts CVE-2015-1831 Security Bypass Vulnerability
Entry
Created: 07/17/2015 10:22Updated: 06/02/2022 09:53
Changes: 07/17/2015 10:22 (50), 07/07/2017 17:13 (5), 06/02/2022 09:50 (3), 06/02/2022 09:53 (1)
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