Apache Struts up to 2.3.24.1 Java URLDecoder cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache Struts up to 2.3.24.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Java URLDecoder. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-4003. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache Struts up to 2.3.24.1 (Programming Tool Software). This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Java URLDecoder. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.

The weakness was published 03/15/2016 with WhiteHat Security as S2-028 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is available at struts.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-4003. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2.3.25 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityTracker (ID 1035268†). Additional details are provided at issues.apache.org. Similar entry is available at VDB-82280. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Struts 2.3.25

Timelineinfo

03/15/2016 🔍
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03/16/2016 +1 days 🔍
04/12/2016 +26 days 🔍
07/10/2022 +2280 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: S2-028
Organization: WhiteHat Security
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-4003 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-4003
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81370
SecurityFocus: 86311
SecurityTracker: 1035268

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2016 10:49
Updated: 07/10/2022 13:23
Changes: 03/16/2016 10:49 (49), 09/03/2018 08:12 (1), 07/10/2022 13:16 (4), 07/10/2022 13:23 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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