Apache Struts 2.0.0/2.3.15 Dynamic Method Invocation config

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apache Struts 2.0.0/2.3.15. This impacts an unknown function of the component Dynamic Method Invocation Handler. This manipulation causes config. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2013-4316. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apache Struts 2.0.0/2.3.15 (Programming Tool Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Dynamic Method Invocation Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a config vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-16. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.15.1 enables Dynamic Method Invocation by default, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.

The weakness was shared 09/17/2013 with Oracle as S2-019 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at cwiki.apache.org. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-4316 since 06/12/2013. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592.004 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 74373 (SuSE 11.3 Security Update : MySQL (SAT Patch Number 9303)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 150165 (Apache Struts Multiple Vulnerabilities (S2-018, S2-019)).

Upgrading to version 2.3.15.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at struts.apache.org. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (74373), SecurityFocus (BID 64758†) and OSVDB (97542†). Additional details are provided at cwiki.apache.org. The entries VDB-6095, VDB-7810, VDB-8664 and VDB-8665 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Nessus ID: 74373
Nessus Name: SuSE 11.3 Security Update : MySQL (SAT Patch Number 9303)
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OpenVAS ID: 860036
OpenVAS Name: SuSE Update for MySQL SUSE-SU-2014:0769-1 (MySQL)
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Upgrade: Struts 2.3.15.2

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Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: S2-019
Organization: Oracle
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CVE: CVE-2013-4316 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-4316
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-10459

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SecurityFocus: 64758 - RETIRED: Oracle January 2014 Critical Patch Update Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Created: 09/24/2013 16:25
Updated: 05/25/2021 20:39
Changes: 09/24/2013 16:25 (73), 04/29/2019 14:21 (10), 05/25/2021 20:39 (3)
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