Apache Struts up to 2.2.3 DebuggingInterceptor acceptedParamNames code injection ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apache Struts. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component DebuggingInterceptor. Performing a manipulation of the argument acceptedParamNames results in code injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2012-0394. Additionally, an exploit exists. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Struts (Programming Tool Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown processing of the component DebuggingInterceptor. The manipulation of the argument acceptedParamNames with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

** DISPUTED ** The DebuggingInterceptor component in Apache Struts before 2.3.1.1, when developer mode is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the vendor characterizes this behavior as not "a security vulnerability itself."

The weakness was released 02/01/2014 by Johannes Dahse and Bruce Philips with SEC Consult Vulnerability Lab as confirmed posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-0394 since 01/08/2012. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The exploit is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. It is declared as highly functional. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 207697 (Apache Struts 2.0.0 < 2.3.18 RCE (S2-008)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12542 (Apache Struts2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (S2-008)).

Upgrading to version 2.3.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (91029), Exploit-DB (31434), Tenable (207697) and OSVDB (78108†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-4513, VDB-4527, VDB-4528 and VDB-4512. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Nessus ID: 207697
Nessus Name: Apache Struts 2.0.0 < 2.3.18 RCE (S2-008)

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MetaSploit ID: struts_dev_mode.rb
MetaSploit Name: Apache Struts 2 Developer Mode OGNL Execution
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D2Sec: Apache-Struts ExceptionDelegator &lt; 2.3.1.1 RCE Linux

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Struts 2.3.1.1

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01/08/2012 🔍
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02/01/2014 +755 days 🔍
02/13/2014 +12 days 🔍
09/30/2024 +3882 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: Johannes Dahse, Bruce Philips
Organization: SEC Consult Vulnerability Lab
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-0394 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0394
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12291
X-Force: 91029 - Apache Struts DebuggingInterceptor command execution, Medium Risk
OSVDB: 78108

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

Created: 02/13/2014 14:17
Updated: 09/30/2024 13:54
Changes: 02/13/2014 14:17 (66), 01/29/2018 16:09 (1), 06/09/2021 14:27 (8), 08/06/2024 22:39 (16), 09/30/2024 13:54 (2)
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Committer: olku
Cache ID: 216:8F3:103

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