VDB-11044 · OSVDB 99048 · GCVE-100-11044

Apache Struts 2.3.15.3 showConfig.action namespace Reflected cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apache Struts 2.3.15.3. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file config-browser/showConfig.action. Executing a manipulation of the argument namespace can lead to cross site scripting (Reflected). The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache Struts 2.3.15.3 (Programming Tool Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file config-browser/showConfig.action. The manipulation of the argument namespace with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Reflected). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 10/28/2013 as not defined mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. The public release happened without coordination with the vendor. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at seclists.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 OSVDB (99048†). Additional details are provided at seclists.org. The entry VDB-11043 is related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Name: Reflected
Class: Cross site scripting / Reflected
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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10/28/2013 🔍
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10/30/2013 +2 days 🔍
08/26/2017 +1396 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: seclists.org
Researcher: http://wooyun.org
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11044
OSVDB: 99048

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/30/2013 09:45
Updated: 08/26/2017 06:42
Changes: 10/30/2013 09:45 (48), 08/26/2017 06:42 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:7AB:103

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