Apache Struts up to 2.3.28.1 Restriction input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apache Struts up to 2.3.28.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in input validation (Restriction). This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-4431. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apache Struts up to 2.3.28.1 (Programming Tool Software). This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability (Restriction). CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Apache Struts 2 2.3.20 through 2.3.28.1 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and conduct redirection attacks by leveraging a default method.

The weakness was published 07/04/2016 by Takeshi Terada (Website). The advisory is shared at struts.apache.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-4431 since 05/02/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 91812 (Apache Struts 2.x < 2.3.29 Multiple Vulnerabilities (S2-035 - S2-041)), 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 c.

Upgrading 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 Tenable (91812) and SecurityFocus (BID 91284†). Similar entries are available at VDB-81371, VDB-88604, VDB-88606 and VDB-88607. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Name: Restriction
Class: Input validation / Restriction
CWE: CWE-20
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 91812
Nessus Name: Apache Struts 2.x < 2.3.29 Multiple Vulnerabilities (S2-035 - S2-041)
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OpenVAS ID: 53245
OpenVAS Name: Apache Struts Multiple Vulnerabilities Nov16 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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02/16/2019 +956 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: struts.apache.org
Researcher: Takeshi Terada
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-4431 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-4431
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-88605
SecurityFocus: 91284 - Apache Struts CVE-2016-4431 Security Bypass Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/05/2016 09:46
Updated: 02/16/2019 15:20
Changes: 07/05/2016 09:46 (61), 02/16/2019 15:20 (15)
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Cache ID: 216:F56:103

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