Apache Struts up to 2.2.3 CookieInterceptor access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Struts and classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component CookieInterceptor. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2012-0392. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apache Struts (Programming Tool Software). Affected is an unknown code of the component CookieInterceptor. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The CookieInterceptor component in Apache Struts before 2.3.1.1 does not use the parameter-name whitelist, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTTP Cookie header that triggers Java code execution through a static method.

The weakness was disclosed 01/03/2012 by Phil (Website). The advisory is shared for download at struts.apache.org. The public release has been coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-0392 since 01/08/2012. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

A public exploit has been developed by SEC Consult and been published 3 days after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 57691 (Apache Struts 2 Multiple Remote Code Execution and File Overwrite Vulnerabilities (safe check)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses. 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. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 12090.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (72088), Exploit-DB (18329), Tenable (57691), SecurityFocus (BID 51257†) and OSVDB (78108†). The entries VDB-4513, VDB-4527, VDB-4528 and VDB-12291 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: SEC Consult
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Nessus ID: 57691
Nessus Name: Apache Struts 2 Multiple Remote Code Execution and File Overwrite Vulnerabilities (safe check)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Struts 2.3.1.1
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: struts.apache.org
Researcher: Phil
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-0392 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0392
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4512
X-Force: 72088
SecurityFocus: 51257 - Apache Struts Remote Command Execution and Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 47393 - Apache Struts Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 78108
SecurityTracker: 1026484 - Apache Struts Bug Lets Remote Users Overwrite Files and Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 34392 - Apache Struts < 2.3.1.1 CookieInterceptor Allows Remote Code Execution via a Crafted HTTP Cookie, High

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

Created: 01/21/2012 01:00
Updated: 12/05/2024 10:47
Changes: 01/21/2012 01:00 (83), 04/09/2017 14:27 (14), 03/20/2021 11:08 (3), 12/05/2024 10:47 (14)
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