VDB-60352 · CVE-2012-0838 · Qualys 11780

Apache Struts up to 2.2.3 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apache Struts up to 2.2.3. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2012-0838. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Struts up to 2.2.3 (Programming Tool Software). It has been declared as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Apache Struts 2 before 2.2.3.1 evaluates a string as an OGNL expression during the handling of a conversion error, which allows remote attackers to modify run-time data values, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via invalid input to a field.

The weakness was disclosed 03/02/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at issues.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-0838 since 01/19/2012. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 01/03/2025).

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 11780 (Apache Struts 2 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (S2-007)).

Upgrading to version 2.0.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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OpenVAS ID: 802425
OpenVAS Name: Apache Struts2 Showcase Arbitrary Java Method Execution vulnerability
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Struts 2.0.6

Timelineinfo

01/19/2012 🔍
03/02/2012 +43 days 🔍
03/02/2012 +0 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +1116 days 🔍
01/03/2025 +3574 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: issues.apache.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-0838 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0838
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60352

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 01/03/2025 13:58
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (51), 02/15/2019 09:56 (2), 01/03/2025 13:58 (20)
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