Apache Struts 2.0.6/2.0.8/2.0.9/2.0.11/2.1 href cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apache Struts 2.0.6/2.0.8/2.0.9/2.0.11/2.1. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument href results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-6682. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache Struts 2.0.6/2.0.8/2.0.9/2.0.11/2.1 (Programming Tool Software). Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation of the argument href 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 integrity. CVE summarizes:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2.0.x before 2.0.11.1 and 2.1.x before 2.1.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors associated with improper handling of (1) " (double quote) characters in the href attribute of an s:a tag and (2) parameters in the action attribute of an s:url tag.

The bug was discovered 01/11/2008. The weakness was published 04/09/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at nabble.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-6682 since 04/09/2009. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 45 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 38208 (Apache Struts 2 s:a / s:url Tag href Element XSS), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses : XSS and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12849 (Apache Struts Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability (S2-002)).

Upgrading to version 2.0.6 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (50108), Tenable (38208), SecurityFocus (BID 34686†), OSVDB (54122†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-21869†). Similar entries are available at VDB-47637 and VDB-47636. 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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Nessus ID: 38208
Nessus Name: Apache Struts 2 s:a / s:url Tag href Element XSS
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OpenVAS ID: 800278
OpenVAS Name: Apache Struts Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Struts 2.0.6

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01/12/2008 +1 days 🔍
02/25/2008 +44 days 🔍
04/09/2009 +409 days 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2143 days 🔍
05/24/2025 +3721 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: nabble.com
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CVE: CVE-2008-6682 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-6682
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-47640
X-Force: 50108
SecurityFocus: 34686 - Apache Struts Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 54122 - Apache - Struts - Multiple Cross Site Scripting Issues
Vulnerability Center: 21869 - Apache Struts 2.0-2.0.11.0 and 2.1-2.1.0 Remote Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability, Medium

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Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 05/24/2025 07:25
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (66), 09/02/2019 16:43 (12), 05/24/2025 07:25 (19)
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