Apache Struts up to 2.2.3.0 code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apache Struts up to 2.2.3.0. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation leads to code injection. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2013-2115. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Struts up to 2.2.3.0 (Programming Tool Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Apache Struts 2 before 2.3.14.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL code via a crafted request that is not properly handled when using the includeParams attribute in the (1) URL or (2) A tag. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-1966.

The weakness was disclosed 07/10/2013 by NSFocus Security Team with Coverity Security Research Laboratory (Website). The advisory is shared at cwiki.apache.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2013-2115 since 02/19/2013. 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 for this issue.

A public exploit has been developed in Ruby. The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as highly functional. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 66935 (Apache Struts 2 Crafted Parameter Arbitrary OGNL Expression Remote Command Execution), 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 12695 (Apache Struts Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (S2-014,S2-015)).

Upgrading to version 2.2.3.1 eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 13022.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (84543), Tenable (66935), SecurityFocus (BID 60167†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-40326†). The entries VDB-8872 and VDB-8873 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Nessus ID: 66935
Nessus Name: Apache Struts 2 Crafted Parameter Arbitrary OGNL Expression Remote Command Execution
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OpenVAS ID: 803837
OpenVAS Name: Apache Struts2 URL & Anchor tags Arbitrary Java Method Execution Vulnerabilities
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Saint ID: exploit_info/struts_url_includeparams_attribute_ognl_code_inj
Saint Name: Apache Struts URL includeParams Attribute OGNL Code Injection

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MetaSploit ID: struts_include_params.rb
MetaSploit Name: Apache Struts includeParams Remote Code Execution
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D2Sec: Apache-Struts IncludeParams < 2.3.14.2 RCE Linux

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Struts 2.2.3.1
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05/27/2013 +97 days 🔍
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03/24/2015 +622 days 🔍
12/18/2024 +3557 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: cwiki.apache.org
Researcher: NSFocus Security Team
Organization: Coverity Security Research Laboratory
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-2115 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-2115
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-64457
X-Force: 84543
SecurityFocus: 60167 - Apache Struts 'includeParams' CVE-2013-2115 Incomplete Fix Security Bypass Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 40326 - Apache Struts 2 through 2.3.14.1 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability via a Crafted HTTP Request - CVE-2013-2115, High

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

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 12/18/2024 12:00
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (78), 01/29/2018 16:08 (11), 01/03/2022 16:28 (13), 01/03/2022 16:35 (2), 12/18/2024 12:00 (16)
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Cache ID: 216:C1B:103

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