Apache Struts XSLT File unrestricted upload

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apache Struts. This impacts an unknown function of the component XSLT File Handler. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2012-1592. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Struts (Programming Tool Software) (version now known) and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component XSLT File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unrestricted upload vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-434. The product allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A local code execution issue exists in Apache Struts2 when processing malformed XSLT files, which could let a malicious user upload and execute arbitrary files.

The weakness was published 12/05/2019. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-1592 since 03/12/2012. An attack has to be approached locally. Required for exploitation is a simple authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1608.002 for this issue.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. 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 Exploit-DB (37009). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Unrestricted upload
CWE: CWE-434 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

03/12/2012 🔍
12/05/2019 +2824 days 🔍
12/06/2019 +1 days 🔍
08/26/2024 +1725 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: [struts-issues] 20200122 [jira] [Created] (WW-5055) Fix for security vulnerability CVE-2012-1592 identified in the National Vulnerability Database
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2012-1592 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-1592
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-146705
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 12/06/2019 07:24
Updated: 08/26/2024 18:45
Changes: 12/06/2019 07:24 (34), 12/06/2019 07:29 (18), 03/07/2024 14:55 (3), 08/26/2024 18:45 (23)
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