Apache Struts 1.2.8 org.apache.struts.taglib.html.constants.cancel Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apache Struts 1.2.8. This issue affects some unknown processing in the library org.apache.struts.taglib.html.constants.cancel. The manipulation leads to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-1546. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Struts 1.2.8 (Programming Tool Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown functionality in the library org.apache.struts.taglib.html.constants.cancel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Apache Software Foundation (ASF) Struts before 1.2.9 allows remote attackers to bypass validation via a request with a org.apache.struts.taglib.html.Constants.CANCEL parameter, which causes the action to be canceled but would not be detected from applications that do not use the isCancelled check.

The weakness was shared 03/30/2006 by Paul (Website). The advisory is shared at vupen.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-1546 since 03/30/2006. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 1.2.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (25612), SecurityFocus (BID 17342†), Secunia (SA19493†), SecurityTracker (ID 1015856†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24190†). The entries VDB-29431 and VDB-29430 are related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Struts 1.2.9

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03/31/2006 +1 days 🔍
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03/12/2015 +1932 days 🔍
08/21/2017 +893 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Researcher: Paul
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-1546 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-1546
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-29429
X-Force: 25612
SecurityFocus: 17342 - Apache Struts Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 19493
SecurityTracker: 1015856 - Struts Bugs May Let Remote Users Bypass Validation, Conduct Cross-Site Scripting Attacks, and Deny Service
Vulnerability Center: 24190 - Apache Software Foundation Struts < 1.2.9 isCancelled Check Security Bypass Vulnerability, High
Vupen: ADV-2006-1205

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 12:19
Updated: 08/21/2017 10:24
Changes: 03/12/2015 12:19 (57), 08/21/2017 10:24 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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