Apache Struts 2.0.14/2.2.3 struts2-rest-showcase/orders clientName cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Struts 2.0.14/2.2.3 and classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component struts2-rest-showcase/orders. The manipulation of the argument clientName results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2012-1006. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Struts 2.0.14/2.2.3 (Programming Tool Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code of the component struts2-rest-showcase/orders. The manipulation of the argument clientName with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2.0.14 and 2.2.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name or (2) lastName parameter to struts2-showcase/person/editPerson.action, or the (3) clientName parameter to struts2-rest-showcase/orders.

The bug was discovered 07/21/2011. The weakness was released 02/01/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. The public release happened without coordination with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-1006 since 02/06/2012. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

A public exploit has been developed by SecPod Research and been published immediately after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 195 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 60096 (Apache Struts 2 struts2-showcase edit-person.action Persistent XSS), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses : XSS.

Upgrading to version 2.3.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (72888), Exploit-DB (18452), Tenable (60096), SecurityFocus (BID 51902†) and OSVDB (78991†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-4597, VDB-4595 and VDB-4598. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
Author: SecPod Research
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Nessus ID: 60096
Nessus Name: Apache Struts 2 struts2-showcase edit-person.action Persistent XSS
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Struts 2.3.3
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07/21/2011 🔍
02/01/2012 +195 days 🔍
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02/02/2012 +1 days 🔍
02/06/2012 +4 days 🔍
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07/23/2012 +153 days 🔍
08/22/2012 +30 days 🔍
12/05/2024 +4488 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2012-1006 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-1006
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4596
X-Force: 72888 - Apache Struts lastName cross-site scripting, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 51902 - Apache Struts Multiple HTML Injection Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 78991
Vulnerability Center: 35962 - Apache Struts 2.0.14 and 2.2.3 Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities, Medium

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

Created: 02/21/2012 01:00
Updated: 12/05/2024 02:23
Changes: 02/21/2012 01:00 (72), 04/16/2017 10:42 (10), 03/20/2021 16:54 (3), 12/05/2024 02:23 (18)
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