Apache Struts up to 2.2.1.1 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apache Struts. Impacted is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2011-1772. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Struts (Programming Tool Software) and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in XWork in Apache Struts 2.x before 2.2.3, and OpenSymphony XWork in OpenSymphony WebWork, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving (1) an action name, (2) the action attribute of an s:submit element, or (3) the method attribute of an s:submit element.

The weakness was published 05/13/2011 by Marian Ventuneac (Website). The advisory is shared at issues.apache.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2011-1772 since 04/19/2011. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The exploit is available at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 117388 (Apache Struts 2.x < 2.2.3 Multiple XSS (S2-006)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc. and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 2.1.8.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (35735), Tenable (117388) and SecurityFocus (BID 47784†). Similar entries are available at VDB-57436 and VDB-57435. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 117388
Nessus Name: Apache Struts 2.x < 2.2.3 Multiple XSS (S2-006)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Struts 2.1.8.1

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04/19/2011 🔍
05/09/2011 +20 days 🔍
05/10/2011 +1 days 🔍
05/13/2011 +3 days 🔍
05/13/2011 +0 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +1410 days 🔍
09/10/2018 +1267 days 🔍
10/28/2024 +2239 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: issues.apache.org
Researcher: Marian Ventuneac
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-1772 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-1772
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-57425
SecurityFocus: 47784 - Apache Struts XWork 's:submit' HTML Tag Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Vupen: ADV-2011-1198

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

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 10/28/2024 00:05
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (44), 02/09/2019 11:06 (20), 06/16/2024 04:15 (19), 10/28/2024 00:05 (3)
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