Apache Struts up to 2.5.11/2.3.32 Spring AOP access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache Struts up to 2.5.11/2.3.32 and classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component Spring AOP. This manipulation causes access control. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-9787. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache Struts up to 2.5.11/2.3.32 (Programming Tool Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Spring AOP. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

When using a Spring AOP functionality to secure Struts actions it is possible to perform a DoS attack when user was properly authenticated. Solution is to upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.5.12 or 2.3.33.

The bug was discovered 07/13/2017. The weakness was shared 07/13/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-9787 since 06/21/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 101548 (Apache Struts 2.5.x < 2.5.12 Multiple DoS (S2-047) (S2-049)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc. and running in the context c. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87306 (Oracle WebLogic Server Samples Apache Struts Vulnerability (Doc ID 2309128.1)).

Upgrading to version 2.5.12 or 2.3.33 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (101548) and SecurityFocus (BID 99562†). The entries VDB-103401, VDB-103518, VDB-106165 and VDB-106877 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 101548
Nessus Name: Apache Struts 2.5.x < 2.5.12 Multiple DoS (S2-047) (S2-049)
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OpenVAS ID: 802422
OpenVAS Name: Apache Struts Spring AOP DoS Vulnerability (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Struts 2.5.12/2.3.33

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Researcher: Yasser Zamani
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CVE: CVE-2017-9787 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9787
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-103519
SecurityFocus: 99562 - Apache Struts Spring AOP Functionality Denial of Service Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1039115

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/14/2017 10:41
Updated: 01/01/2021 11:34
Changes: 07/14/2017 10:41 (75), 10/25/2019 14:58 (4), 01/01/2021 11:31 (3), 01/01/2021 11:34 (1)
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