Apache Struts 1.2.8 Error Message cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache Struts 1.2.8 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Error Message Handler. This manipulation causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-1548. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache Struts 1.2.8 (Programming Tool Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Error Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. 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 integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in (1) LookupDispatchAction and possibly (2) DispatchAction and (3) ActionDispatcher in Apache Software Foundation (ASF) Struts before 1.2.9 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the parameter name, which is not filtered in the resulting error message.

The weakness was released 03/30/2006 by Paul (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at issues.apache.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-1548. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 1.2.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (25614), SecurityFocus (BID 17342†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24192†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-29430 and VDB-29429. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Struts 1.2.9

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03/30/2006 🔍
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03/31/2006 +1 days 🔍
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07/08/2021 +2310 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: issues.apache.org
Researcher: Paul
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2006-1548 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-1548
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-29431
X-Force: 25614
SecurityFocus: 17342 - Apache Struts Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 24192 - Apache Software Foundation Struts < 1.2.9 lookupMap Module Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 12:19
Updated: 07/08/2021 14:34
Changes: 03/12/2015 12:19 (52), 02/17/2017 11:28 (9), 07/08/2021 14:34 (4)
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