Apache Struts 2.3.14 includeParams code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apache Struts 2.3.14. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation of the argument includeParams can lead to code injection. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2013-1966. Moreover, an exploit is present. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Struts 2.3.14 (Programming Tool Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation of the argument includeParams with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

Apache Struts 2 before 2.3.14.1 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.

The weakness was disclosed 05/23/2013 as S2-013 as not defined bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at cwiki.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-1966 since 02/19/2013. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

After 2 weeks, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at cwiki.apache.org. It is declared as highly functional. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 66935 (Apache Struts2 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 2.3.14.1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at struts.apache.org. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the 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 (84542), Exploit-DB (25980), Tenable (66935), SecurityFocus (BID 60166†) and OSVDB (93645†). The entries VDB-8873 and VDB-64457 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 66935
Nessus Name: Apache Struts2 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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MetaSploit ID: struts_include_params.rb
MetaSploit Name: Apache Struts includeParams Remote Code Execution
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D2Sec: Apache-Struts IncludeParams < 2.3.14.1 RCE Linux

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Struts 2.3.14.1
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02/19/2013 🔍
05/23/2013 +93 days 🔍
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05/27/2013 +4 days 🔍
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Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: S2-013
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-1966 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-1966
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8872
X-Force: 84542
SecurityFocus: 60166 - Apache Struts 'includeParams' CVE-2013-1966 Security Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia: 53553 - Apache Struts OGNL Expression Injection Vulnerability, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 93645
Vulnerability Center: 40325 - Apache Struts 2 through 2.3.14.0- Remote Code Injection Vulnerability via a Crafted HTTP Request - CVE-2013-1966, High

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

Created: 05/27/2013 10:17
Updated: 12/19/2024 03:30
Changes: 05/27/2013 10:17 (55), 01/29/2018 16:08 (39), 05/12/2021 01:45 (3), 12/19/2024 03:30 (16)
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Committer: olku
Cache ID: 216::103

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