Apache Struts 2.0.0/2.3.24/2.3.28 XSLTResult input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Struts 2.0.0/2.3.24/2.3.28. It has been rated as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component XSLTResult Handler. This manipulation causes input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-3082. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Struts 2.0.0/2.3.24/2.3.28 (Programming Tool Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component XSLTResult Handler. 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. The summary by CVE is:

XSLTResult in Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.20.2, 2.3.24.x before 2.3.24.2, and 2.3.28.x before 2.3.28.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the stylesheet location parameter.

The weakness was shared 04/21/2016 by Genxor with Qihoo 360 as S2-031 (Website). The advisory is shared at struts.apache.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-3082 since 03/10/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 90773 (Apache Struts 2.x < 2.3.28.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l.

Upgrading 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 (112527), Tenable (90773) and SecurityFocus (BID 88826†). The entries VDB-82790, VDB-87717, VDB-90037 and VDB-92933 are related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 90773
Nessus Name: Apache Struts 2.x < 2.3.28.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 803838
OpenVAS Name: Apache Struts Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability June16
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: S2-031
Researcher: Genxor
Organization: Qihoo 360
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-3082 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3082
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-82789
X-Force: 112527 - Apache Struts XSLTResult code execution
SecurityFocus: 88826 - Apache Struts CVE-2016-3082 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1035664

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/25/2016 15:32
Updated: 07/26/2022 15:04
Changes: 04/25/2016 15:32 (64), 10/23/2018 13:25 (17), 07/26/2022 15:04 (3)
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