Apache Struts REST Plugin up to 2.5.15 Xstream XML Data input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apache Struts REST Plugin up to 2.5.15. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Xstream. The manipulation as part of XML Data leads to input validation. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2018-1327. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apache Struts REST Plugin up to 2.5.15 (Programming Tool Software). This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Xstream. The manipulation as part of a XML Data 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 availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Apache Struts REST Plugin is using XStream library which is vulnerable and allow perform a DoS attack when using a malicious request with specially crafted XML payload. Upgrade to the Apache Struts version 2.5.16 and switch to an optional Jackson XML handler as described here http://struts.apache.org/plugins/rest/#custom-contenttypehandlers. Another option is to implement a custom XML handler based on the Jackson XML handler from the Apache Struts 2.5.16.

The bug was discovered 03/27/2018. The weakness was released 03/27/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-1327 since 12/07/2017. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 108760 (Apache Struts XStream Handler REST Plugin XML Request Handling Remote DoS (S2-056)), 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 370843 (Struts REST plugin XML Denial of Service Vulnerability (S2-056)).

Upgrading to version 2.5.16 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (108760) and SecurityFocus (BID 103516†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-79791, VDB-95830, VDB-97118 and VDB-99028. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 108760
Nessus Name: Apache Struts XStream Handler REST Plugin XML Request Handling Remote DoS (S2-056)
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OpenVAS ID: 56525
OpenVAS Name: Apache Struts REST Plugin DoS Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Struts REST Plugin 2.5.16

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
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CVE: CVE-2018-1327 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1327
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115121
SecurityFocus: 103516 - Apache Struts CVE-2018-1327 Denial of Service Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1040575

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Created: 03/28/2018 10:34
Updated: 02/06/2021 10:18
Changes: 03/28/2018 10:34 (75), 01/17/2020 13:06 (5), 02/06/2021 10:18 (3)
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