Apache Struts up to 2.3.19 TextParseUtiltranslateVariables OGNL Expression input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache Struts up to 2.3.19 and classified as critical. The impacted element is the function TextParseUtiltranslateVariables. The manipulation as part of OGNL Expression leads to input validation. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-3090. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Struts up to 2.3.19 (Programming Tool Software) and classified as critical. This issue affects the function TextParseUtiltranslateVariables. The manipulation as part of a OGNL Expression leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The TextParseUtil.translateVariables method in Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OGNL expression with ANTLR tooling.

The bug was discovered 03/15/2016. The weakness was disclosed 10/30/2017 with Huawei (Website). The advisory is shared at securitytracker.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-3090 since 03/10/2016. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. A simple authentication is necessary for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 88714 (Apache Struts 2.x < 2.3.24.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (S2-026) (S2-027)), 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.

Upgrading to version 2.3.20 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (88714) and SecurityFocus (BID 85131†). The entry VDB-105878 is pretty similar. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 88714
Nessus Name: Apache Struts 2.x < 2.3.24.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (S2-026) (S2-027)
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OpenVAS ID: 830171
OpenVAS Name: Apache Struts TextParseUtil.translateVariables RCE Vulnerability (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Struts 2.3.20

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09/22/2015 🔍
02/12/2016 +143 days 🔍
03/10/2016 +27 days 🔍
03/15/2016 +5 days 🔍
03/22/2016 +7 days 🔍
10/30/2017 +587 days 🔍
10/30/2017 +0 days 🔍
10/31/2017 +1 days 🔍
01/21/2021 +1178 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: securitytracker.com⛔
Researcher: Huawei PSIRT Team
Organization: Huawei
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-3090 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3090
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-108797
SecurityFocus: 85131 - Apache Struts 'TextParseUtil.translateVariables()' Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1035267

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/31/2017 07:54
Updated: 01/21/2021 10:00
Changes: 10/31/2017 07:54 (70), 12/02/2019 08:47 (9), 01/21/2021 09:58 (2), 01/21/2021 10:00 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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