Apache Struts up to 2.3.15 DefaultActionMapper action:/redirect:/redirectAction: input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Struts up to 2.3.15. It has been declared as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component DefaultActionMapper. Executing a manipulation of the argument action:/redirect:/redirectAction: can lead to input validation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2013-2248. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache Struts up to 2.3.15 (Programming Tool Software). This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component DefaultActionMapper. The manipulation of the argument action:/redirect:/redirectAction: 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. CVE summarizes:

Multiple open redirect vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.15 allow remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in a parameter using the (1) redirect: or (2) redirectAction: prefix.

The weakness was presented 07/16/2013 by Takeshi Terada with Mitsui Bussan Secure Directions as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at struts.apache.org. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-2248 since 02/19/2013. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed by Takeshi Terada and been published immediately after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at struts.apache.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 150153 (Apache Struts Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (S2-016,S2-017)).

Upgrading to version 2.3.15.1 eliminates this vulnerability. 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 13084.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (85755), Exploit-DB (38666), SecurityFocus (BID 64758†), OSVDB (95406†) and Secunia (SA54118†). See VDB-6095, VDB-7810, VDB-8664 and VDB-8665 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Takeshi Terada
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Upgrade: Struts 2.3.15.1
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: struts.apache.org
Researcher: Takeshi Terada
Organization: Mitsui Bussan Secure Directions
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-2248 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-2248
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9568

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X-Force: 85755
SecurityFocus: 64758 - RETIRED: Oracle January 2014 Critical Patch Update Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 54118 - Apache Struts DefaultActionMapper Redirection and OGNL Security Bypass Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 95406
Vulnerability Center: 40645 - Apache Struts 2.0.0 - 2.3.15 Remote Phishing Attack by Open Redirect, Medium

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

Created: 07/22/2013 17:00
Updated: 12/20/2024 18:04
Changes: 07/22/2013 17:00 (86), 05/06/2017 19:27 (3), 12/20/2024 18:04 (17)
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